Ijeoma Otabor, also known as Phyna, a Big Brother Naija ‘Level Up’ contestant, is overjoyed after receiving an award.

The reality star put her family issues aside to celebrate her new accomplishment and award win as the Celebrity Of The Year at the recently finished La Mode Green October event.

Phyna posted a message on her Instagram page about how one can never know how Strong they are until being strong is their only option.

“You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice. NAT- Celebrity of the year”.

In a Twitter statement, she expressed gratitude to the award’s organizers, as well as her fans and management, for the recognition.

She stated that she is gorgeous, will always be lovely, and is striving to be better.

“Thank you La Mode mag for the award. Phynation here’s to another win for us, we still gather do dis one. E no easy make I no lie, but we will always come out on top.

Thanks to my management for always doing an amazing job.

I’m beautiful, will always be.
I’m great, doing my best to be better”.

Thank you La Mode mag for the award, Phynation here’s another win for us, we still gather de dis one, e no easy make I no lie 😝but we will always come out on top.

Thanks to my Management for always doing an amazing job.

I’m beautiful, will always be
I’m great, doing my best… pic.twitter.com/v7YV74dkqG

— UNUSUALPHYNA🎙 (@unusualphyna) October 2, 2023

She’s always a vibe 😂😂. Congratulations phyna 🫶❤️#PhynaTheElephant𓃰 pic.twitter.com/CudKBLMADX

— Folugirl🤌❤️ (@feeyin_16) October 1, 2023