- Phyna dismissed the claims, stressing that there was nothing romantic between her and Kolu
- She explained that their exchanges were purely for entertainment and made it clear she had already set boundaries to prevent misunderstandings
- Social media users began dissecting their interactions after clips showing playful gestures
Former Big Brother Naija winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, better known as Phyna, has spoken out to clear the air over speculations suggesting she is romantically involved with content creator Kolu.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the rumours gained traction after Phyna appeared in several live-stream sessions with Kolu, whose online content often overlaps with that of popular singer and streamer Carter Efe.
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Social media users began dissecting their interactions after clips showing playful gestures, light teasing and close body language circulated online, with many viewers interpreting the moments as signs of a budding relationship.
Reacting to the growing chatter, Phyna dismissed the claims, stressing that there was nothing romantic between her and Kolu.
She explained that their exchanges were purely for entertainment and made it clear she had already set boundaries to prevent misunderstandings.
The reality TV star said she was surprised by reports claiming Kolu had developed strong feelings, noting that she only viewed their time together as casual and friendly.
According to her, any future appearances together would strictly remain within the limits of friendship.
Phyna also addressed comments credited to Carter Efe, who jokingly suggested during a livestream that the pair were dating and even claimed Kolu bought her a car.
While the remarks fueled further speculation, Kolu later clarified that the car purchase had nothing to do with Phyna and was linked to a personal emotional experience.
With her response, Phyna urged fans to avoid reading too much meaning into online content, reminding them that not every on-screen interaction translates into real-life romance.
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