Phyna, the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 7, has faced severe criticism on social media after making an insensitive comment about Augusta Osedion’s death. Augusta, a popular Instagram influencer, was tragically murdered by her boyfriend, Benjamin Best, also known as Killaboi, which sparked outrage.
In response to the news of the young man confessing to the alleged crime on his Instagram Story, Phyna took to her Snapchat to make a mocking remark about people “killing themselves” in romantic relationships. She wrote, “So them dey kill each other for this relationship thing, God abeg ooo.” She also advised young women to be cautious about the type of men they enter into relationships with and encouraged them to be smart and intelligent.
Phyna’s comments on Augusta’s death provoked outrage among social media users who found her remarks insensitive. Many criticized her for making light of a tragic situation and not showing empathy towards the victim and her family.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of sensitivity and compassion when discussing serious matters, particularly those involving violence and loss of life.