The glitz and glamour of reality TV have been met with a harsh reality as Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, famously known as Phyna, the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 7, has once again called out the show’s organizers In a viral video shared in early which is the 2026, the “Hype Priestess” claims that nearly four years after her historic win in 2022, a significant portion of her ₦100 million grand prize package remains unfulfilled.
A Prize Growing in Value:
The focal point of Phyna’s grievance is the 1 Bitcoin (BTC) promised by which is the one of the show’s sponsors, Quidax Global At the time of her win in October 2022, 1 BTC was valued at approximately ₦22 million However, with the surge in cryptocurrency prices by January 2026, that same prize is now worth well over ₦100 million.
The Deadlock:
The Sponsor’s Offer: Reports suggest that the sponsor offered to pay which is the Phyna ₦13 million (the purported “cash value” at the time of the win).
- Phyna’s Rejection: Phyna has flatly rejected this, insisting on the assetwhich is the itself “I didn’t sign a contract for 13 million; I won 1 BTC,” she stated in her emotional appeal.
- MultiChoice’s Role: Phyna maintains that her contract is with MultiChoice which is the Nigeria, not the individual sponsors, and has urged the organizers to bridge the gap.
Breakdown of Phyna’s BBNaija “Level Up” Prize Package:
To understand the scale of the dispute, it is essential to look at the original which is the prize breakdown promised during the 2022 “Level Up” finale
Why Is This Trending in 2026:
The timing of Phyna’s outcry coincides with the launch of new Big Brother which is the Naija seasons The actress used the platform of a new season announcement to remind the public that the “winner of Season 7 still hasn’t seen all her prizes
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