Nigerian men scared of bold, confident women – Phyna claims
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Former Big Brother Naija winner Josephine “Phyna” Otabor said she’s still single because many Nigerian men are intimidated by confident, independent women and prefer partners they can control. Her comments, made during a Twitch livestream, highlight ongoing gender‑role tensions and could fuel debate about women’s empowerment in Nigeria.
Former Big Brother Naija winner, Josephine Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has claimed that she is still single because Nigerian men are scared of confident and independent women. Speaking during a recent livestream on Twitch, the reality star claimed that most Nigerian men prefer women they can control when choosing a life partner and avoid […] Nigerian men scared of bold, confident women – Phyna claims