Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor — better known as Phyna — is back in the spotlight, and this time, she’s bending the rules. Her latest single, Bend, dropped at midnight on 1 August 2025, and the buzz online has been almost as loud as the beat itself.
The track landed with a full social media push, with Phyna hyping it as the start of the “Bend season” since late July. But the real explosion came when she teamed up with fellow BBNaija star Liquorose for a sizzling dance video that had fans — and critics — talking.
In the viral clip, Phyna rocks green braids, a black bra, low-rise trousers, and a denim shirt tied at the waist, throwing in energetic moves (yes, including twerking) alongside Liquorose, who turned up in a white bra and wine-coloured trousers. The chemistry, the moves, the energy — it was pure social media gold.
Bend is built for the dance floor — and for TikTok and X challenges — with the #bendchallenge already making the rounds. While some early listeners grumbled about sound mixing in the teaser, most agreed the vibe is unapologetically upbeat and ready for the clubs.
Phyna didn’t go it alone on the promo trail either, roping in creators like WannixHandi and “Mummy Wa” to fuel the challenge and keep the chatter going.
The reaction? Mixed — and messy. Fans flooded her mentions with support like “Bend to blow” and “Kid baybi go blow your song”, convinced she’s on to a hit. Others were more sceptical, pointing out that the challenge has only clocked around 2,000 videos so far.
Then came the inevitable rumours — some viewers claimed Phyna’s look in the video hinted she might be pregnant. No proof, just online gossip, but it only added fuel to the viral fire.
Since winning BBNaija in 2022, Phyna’s been steadily building a music career with singles like Levels (Freestyle), Talk, Ding Dong, Fake Yarsh and Iya Chukwudi. She’s loud, bold, and never shy of stirring conversation — whether over her lyrics or a public clapback.
Bend is another swing at turning her online hype into streaming numbers. Whether it climbs the charts or not, Phyna has once again proven she knows how to keep her name — and her moves — in the timeline.
