Reality TV star, Phyna Otabor, has reacted after facing criticism online over a video that showed her working at a restaurant as a waiter.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that the former Big Brother Naija winner, during a live session on Instagram, questioned why many Nigerians look down on jobs such as waiting tables and cleaning. She wondered why such jobs are respected abroad but often mocked in Nigeria.
Phyna also reacted to comments from people who claimed she had gone broke because she was seen working at the restaurant. She said there was nothing wrong with earning a living through honest work and asked why people were insulting her over it.
She said: “What is wrong with it if I am actually working as a sales girl (waiter)? Why the insult? Why the whole ‘her money dun finish… she is now broke’? Why is it that working as a waiter is a bad thing in Nigeria, but working as a waiter or cleaner abroad is okay?”
In other news, Phyna has reacted to criticism trailing her decision not to have children.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that the former Big Brother Naija winner had earlier said she prefers raising pets to becoming a biological mother, a statement that sparked reactions online.
Reacting through her social media page, Phyna described the backlash as unfair and accused her critics of holding outdated views.
She expressed anger over the insults directed at her, saying many people were quick to judge her personal choice without understanding her reasons.
The actress went further to explain that her decision is tied to her upbringing. According to her, her childhood experiences have shaped how she views parenting, and she does not feel ready to bring a child into the world amid such fears.