Following a recent video that showed her partying at a nightclub weeks after the untimely death of her younger sister, Ruth Otabor, Big Brother Naija star Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, often known as Phyna, has become the focus of online debates.
Remember how the reality TV personality lost her sister in Edo State following a deadly collision involving one of billionaire Aliko Dangote’s trucks?
Many fans and followers expressed sympathy for the Otabor family as a result of the tragic event. However, a video of Phyna having a good time with friends at an unnamed club in Abuja became viral a few days after Ruth’s funeral.
As many netizens pointed out aspects they spotted from her night out, such as her mood, appearance, and those she was seen with, the viral video soon offered them something new to discuss. In the video, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, better known by her stage name Phyna, was seen dancing and mingling at what appeared to be a fancy nightclub in the capital.
She recently spoke out about how Dangote’s team allegedly paid her family ₦20 million after her sister passed away tragically in Benin City.
Others on social media have defended her, claiming that everyone grieves differently and that she might be coping in her own manner, while others have criticized her for leaving so soon after the tragedy.
Some netizens reacted to her posts:
uelladestiny said: “If I talk now they will say everyone mourn differently lmao :rolling_on_the_floor_laughing: cos dis isn’t just right mehhhh.”
dams_light_and_solar_ said: “No matter what you do… Please don’t die.”
fat_and_fabulous said: “Isn’t ds too soon????? Wetin i know???”
niola___sarah said: “At least she’s doing something to help her cope with the grief of her sister. If e reach your turn, do am as you take explain am..”
thisisdamii said: “How people choose to grief and mourn their loved ones shouldn’t be anyone’s business.”
mickeyspride said: “Life goes on oh, if e reach your turn,enter ground make them bury you along with your sister..”
bettys_secrets said: “Going to club doesn’t stop the grieve. She obviously trying to cheer up so let her be please..”