Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has reacted to those condemning her for visiting a nightclub shortly after her sister’s burial.
Naijaonpoint reports that Phyna, who recently lost her younger sister Ruth Otabor in an accident involving a Dangote truck in August and laid her to rest in September, recently came under fire on social media after a video surfaced of her clubbing alongside Nollywood actress Regina Daniels.
The viral clip triggered backlash from some netizens who accused the reality TV star of being insensitive and moving on too quickly so soon after her loss.
While Regina Daniels had earlier defended her, urging the public to stop judging others for how they grieve, Phyna had not commented on the matter until now.
Replying to the criticism via her 𝕏 account, Phyna stated that mourning is a profoundly personal experience.
According to her, grief has no manual and no timetable.
“Grief has no manual, no fixed face, and no timetable. The fact that I choose to keep living, smiling, or sharing moments does not erase the pain I carry. Respect the process, even if you do not understand it. If you cannot extend compassion, then at least extend silence,” she said.
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