God has remembered me through my daughter – Phyna’s father

Mr Felix Otabor, father of Big Brother Naija season 7 winner, Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna has described his daughter’s victory at the just concluded reality TV show as an act of God, saying ‘I never believed I would father a child that would put me in the spotlight in my lifetime.’

The 67-year-old ambulance driver also expressed gratitude to God for remembering him through his daughter.

Speaking in a telephone chat with Vanguard, Otabor who hails from Ekpeon, in Edo State, but resides in Lagos, said he was not surprised that his daughter emerged winner of the reality show as Phyna has always stood out in whatever she does.

Interestingly, Otabor said her family is blessed with four children, with Phyna as the first child.

According to him, he did not discourage her when she made her intention to be part of the show known to him.

‘My wife and I supported her. In fact, we gave her our blessings before she entered the house. She always carries us along in whatever she wants to do in life,’ he added.

Otabor, who couldn’t contend his excitement as he jumped onto the stage to hug his daughter after she was announced the star winner of the show, said he was overwhelmed by Phyna’s charisma and disposition while the show lasted.

‘I am overjoyed because I never believed I would father a daughter that will make me proud. Since she was announced the winner of the reality show, I have been receiving calls from across the country and beyond. People that know me and those that don’t know are all expressing their happiness for my family. My village in Edo State is currently agog with the news of my daughter’s victory at the show, ‘ Otabor said with excitement.