Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Ijeoma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has made a major announcement about her future. The reality star says she wants to become a mother. But she does not plan to carry the pregnancy herself.
Phyna shared the news during a recent livestream session with her fans. She revealed that her main goal for the rest of 2026 and early 2027 is to focus on making enough money to have her first child .
Then she dropped her shocking condition.
“When I say I’m having my first child, I’m not getting pregnant myself o. No way. I’m going to have my first child through surrogacy,” Phyna said .
The reality star explained that financial stability is very important to her before she starts her motherhood journey. She wants to be fully prepared before welcoming a child into her life .
This announcement marks a complete turnaround from what Phyna said just a few weeks ago. In late April 2026, she publicly stated that she did not see herself having children. She said she preferred to be a cat and dog mom instead .
She admitted at the time that she was still fertile but had lost interest in motherhood due to repeated heartbreaks and her choice to remain single .
But now, things have changed again. Phyna openly acknowledged her shift in thinking during the livestream.
“You know, I said I wanted to be a cat and dog mom. I have changed my mind again,” she said .
The reality star did not go into detail about why she chose surrogacy over natural pregnancy. She also did not reveal who the father of the child would be or if she plans to use a sperm donor .
Fans have since flooded social media with mixed reactions. Some people praised her for being open about her unconventional choice. Others questioned why a young and healthy woman would avoid pregnancy.
One fan wrote, “It is her body and her choice. At least she is being honest about what she wants.”
Another person commented, “First she said no kids. Now she wants a surrogate. She needs to make up her mind.”
A third user simply said, “As long as the child is loved, that is all that matters.”
Phyna won the Big Brother Naija Level Up season in 2022, taking home the 100 million naira grand prize. She has remained one of the most talked about personalities from the show, often drawing attention for her candid opinions and lifestyle updates .
Since leaving the BBNaija house, Phyna has built a successful career as a media personality, actress, and model. She also runs a podcast where she discusses personal and social issues .
Her openness about surrogacy adds her to a growing list of celebrities choosing alternative paths to parenthood. And as always, Phyna is not afraid to speak her mind, even when her opinions shift.
