“Grandma, Where Is All This Nonsense Coming From?” BBN Phyna Fires Back At Actress Nkechi Blessing

 

 

BBNaija star Phyna has responded sharply to Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing after the actress publicly criticised her social-media conduct, with Phyna insisting that the two women are neither friends nor close associates and revealing the earlier movie-related conversation that she says led to the misunderstanding.

 

 

What started as a public warning from Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday to reality television star Phyna quickly turned into a heated social-media exchange on Thursday, September 17, 2026 after Phyna came out to challenge the actress over the reason behind her call-out.

Nkechi Blessing had taken to social media to criticise Phyna over what she described as her frequent confrontations with people online. She questioned why the reality star seemed to be involved in one controversy after another and urged her to calm down.

But Phyna was not willing to let the criticism pass without an answer.

In a response shared online later that day, Phyna questioned her connection with the actress and demanded to know why Nkechi had suddenly decided to address her publicly.

“Grandma, where is all this nonsense coming from? Since after that chat, me and you no get any conversation again. So where is all this your nonsense videos coming from? Abi na clout you wan chase? Wassup, grandma, wassup?” Phyna said.

Her response immediately attracted attention, turning what could have remained a piece of advice into a full-blown celebrity exchange.

 

How It Started: Nkechi Blessing Calls Out Phyna

The controversy began when Nkechi Blessing posted a video addressing Phyna’s behaviour online.

The actress questioned why Phyna appeared to be constantly involved in disagreements and warned her against treating everybody as an opponent.

In the video, Nkechi said:

“Phyna, what’s your problem? You know wetin kon dey vex me pass… if I post picture, people go dey tell me say: is it my eyes or you look like Phyna. I troublesome oh but God no go let me resemble that girl.”

She went further, saying:

“She is too troublesome. Phyna, relax… must you fight with everybody?”

Nkechi also brought up their age difference while warning Phyna against insulting her.

“I know say you go come for me oh but number one, I am not your mate. So before you set your camera and try to insult me, just know say I am 37.”

The actress also described Phyna as becoming a “nuisance” on Instagram and advised her to “try and rest.” Reports of the video indicate that Nkechi’s criticism was focused primarily on what she viewed as Phyna’s pattern of online confrontations.

That was the point at which the matter moved from a one-sided warning to a public back-and-forth.

 

Phyna Asks: “What Exactly Is Between Us?”

Phyna’s response centred heavily on one question: Why was Nkechi Blessing publicly addressing her when, according to Phyna, they were never close?

The reality star said she was struggling to understand what connected her to the actress and why an issue involving them had suddenly surfaced online.

Phyna insisted that they were not friends and did not have an ongoing relationship.

“She reached out to me. She said we should do a film. She messaged me for money. I’m going to screenshot that chat and post it on my story,” she said.

She added:

“No other conversation. No other chat. We are not friends. No other talk. There was no other conversation.”

For Phyna, the absence of any continuing relationship made Nkechi’s public criticism particularly surprising.

She also suggested that she was trying not to disrespect the actress but wanted to understand why she had suddenly become the subject of a public conversation involving someone she barely interacted with.

 

The Movie Conversation Behind the Dispute

Phyna subsequently gave an account of what she said happened before the social-media clash.

According to her, Nkechi Blessing had contacted her concerning a movie project. The actress reportedly wanted Phyna to be involved and asked about her availability and rate.

Phyna said she did not respond immediately because she was occupied. By the time she replied, according to her account, the situation had changed.

She said Nkechi informed her that she had already chosen someone else for the role because she did not want her production schedule delayed.

Another report of Phyna’s account stated that the reality star said she had eventually sent the requested details, only for Nkechi to explain that another person had already been cast.

Phyna appeared to believe that the conversation ended there.

That is why, from her perspective, the actress’s later decision to discuss her publicly came as a surprise.

 

Phyna Brings Out Their Private Conversation

As the controversy grew, Phyna indicated that she had screenshots of her previous conversation with Nkechi Blessing.

She said she wanted to make the exchange public so people could see for themselves what had actually happened between them.

Screenshots circulated online showing messages concerning a possible movie project as well as another conversation in which Phyna had reached out to Nkechi about appearing on a livestream. The screenshots became part of the discussion because Phyna appeared to be using them to provide context for her claim that there was no deeper relationship between the two women.

This shifted the argument from simply being about Phyna’s behaviour online to a second question: Was there a misunderstanding between the two entertainers over their previous professional interaction?

Neither side’s account should automatically be treated as the complete explanation without hearing the other side on every disputed detail.

 

A Broad Profile Bbn Phyna

BBNaija Winner Who Became a Major Social-Media Personality

Phyna, whose real name is Josephina Otabor, became a household name after winning the Big Brother Naija Level Up season.

Since leaving the reality show, she has remained highly visible in Nigerian entertainment, particularly through social media, where she often responds directly to issues involving her name.

Her outspoken personality has made her both popular and controversial among online audiences.

The latest disagreement with Nkechi Blessing is another example of how quickly celebrity disputes can move from private conversations into public entertainment stories.

 

Things To Know About Actress Nkechi Blessing

Nollywood Actress With a Strong Social-Media Presence

Nkechi Blessing Sunday is a Nollywood actress and entertainer who has built a substantial presence both in the Nigerian film industry and on social media.

In this particular controversy, she positioned her comments as a warning to Phyna about her approach to online disagreements.

Nkechi’s argument was essentially that Phyna should exercise more restraint and avoid fighting with everyone she encounters online.

However, the public nature of the advice became significant because Phyna interpreted it differently and responded publicly.

 

People Supporting Phyna

The controversy quickly divided social-media users.

Some people sided with Phyna and argued that if Nkechi Blessing genuinely wanted to advise her, she could have contacted her privately instead of making a public video.

Some commenters questioned the purpose of publicly criticising someone with whom, according to Phyna, there was no close relationship.

Others defended Phyna’s decision to show screenshots of their previous conversation, saying the screenshots gave the public additional context instead of leaving the actress’s version as the only account available.

There were also people who felt Phyna had every right to defend herself after being publicly criticised.

One of the recurring arguments among her supporters was simple: if the criticism was public, Phyna was entitled to answer publicly.

 

Reaction Criticizing Phyna

Not everyone agreed with Phyna’s approach.

Some viewers criticised the reality star for the language she used in responding to Nkechi Blessing, particularly her repeated use of the word “grandma.”

For these critics, Phyna could have explained her side without turning the response into another personal attack.

Others felt that Nkechi’s original video, although harsh, was intended as advice and that Phyna’s response unnecessarily escalated the situation.

Some commenters also questioned whether posting private conversations was the best way to settle a disagreement.

The criticism therefore focused not only on what Phyna said, but also how she said it.

 

Audience Supporting Nkechi Blessing

Nkechi Blessing also received support from people who agreed with her concerns about Phyna’s online conduct.

Some viewers said they understood the actress’s frustration and believed Phyna should learn to ignore some controversies rather than respond to every criticism.

Others argued that Nkechi, as an older entertainer with more years in the industry, was simply warning a younger colleague to be more careful about the way she handles disagreements.

For this group, the bigger issue was not the old movie conversation but Phyna’s general approach to online confrontation.

 

Comment From Critics Criticizing Nkechi Blessing

On the other side, some viewers criticised Nkechi for publicly addressing Phyna in the first place.

They argued that if the actress had a genuine concern about Phyna’s behaviour, a private phone call or message would have been more appropriate.

Some also questioned the relevance of bringing age into the discussion.

According to this view, being older does not automatically settle an argument, and disagreement between two entertainers should be addressed based on the actual issue rather than age.

Others pointed out that publicly telling someone to stop engaging in online drama can itself create another online controversy.

 

Neutral Viewers Said: “Both Of Them Could Have Handled It Differently”

A third group of viewers refused to take sides.

For these observers, the dispute raises questions about how Nigerian celebrities handle disagreements in an era where private conversations can quickly become public content.

They believe Nkechi could have addressed Phyna privately, while Phyna could have defended herself without using personal insults.

Some neutral viewers also focused on the fact that the original issue appears to have grown out of a relatively brief professional interaction.

From that perspective, the most important question is not who delivered the sharper insult, but how a conversation about a movie opportunity eventually became a public disagreement watched by thousands of people.

 

When Advice Becomes A Public Clash

The Phyna-Nkechi Blessing controversy also highlights a familiar pattern in Nigerian celebrity culture.

Social media has changed the way entertainers communicate with their audiences. A disagreement that might once have been handled through a phone call can now become a video, a screenshot, a response and, eventually, a trending topic.

In this case, Nkechi’s original criticism opened the conversation, while Phyna’s response introduced another layer by bringing their previous interaction into the public space.

The screenshots then became part of the story, with viewers trying to determine whether the disagreement was about Phyna’s online behaviour, their earlier professional interaction, or both.

 

In summary, the disagreement between Phyna and Nkechi Blessing is now much bigger than the original warning that triggered it.

Nkechi Blessing criticised Phyna over what she described as excessive online confrontation and urged her to calm down. Phyna, however, questioned why the actress was addressing her at all, insisting that the two women were not friends and had only had a previous conversation concerning a movie opportunity.

Phyna’s response “Grandma, where is all this nonsense coming from?” quickly became the headline phrase from the exchange.

Whether the disagreement ends there or develops into another round of responses remains to be seen. But the incident has already sparked a wider conversation about celebrity friendships, professional misunderstandings, public criticism, private messages, respect and the increasingly thin line between personal disagreements and social-media entertainment.

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