Reality TV star Chizzy Francis has publicly come to the defense of his fellow reality star, Phyna, following the viral video of her involved in a heated altercation at a hotel in Abuja. The clip, which circulated widely on social media, drew criticism from some netizens who were quick to judge her actions without considering the context of her personal struggles.
In a heartfelt post shared across his social media platforms, Chizzy urged critics to exercise empathy and cease attacks on Phyna. He emphasised that she is human, currently grieving, and deserves respect and understanding rather than ridicule. His message highlighted the importance of kindness and compassion, particularly when dealing with someone going through emotional pain.
Chizzy slams critics
Chizzy strongly condemned the online bullying directed at Phyna, stressing that targeting someone in pain does not demonstrate strength, but rather exposes a lack of empathy and awareness. He reminded the public that everyone faces challenges privately and that quick judgments often overlook the realities of personal hardships. He revealed that Phyna had recently lost her sister, underscoring the gravity of her emotional state during the incident.
In his statement, Chizzy appealed to fans and the general public to prioritize compassion over criticism. He wrote, “Let’s focus on spreading love and support instead. We don’t know what we’d do in her shoes. Let’s be kind. Anyi bu nwanne.” His words sought to remind everyone of the shared humanity and the importance of standing by those who are vulnerable and grieving.
His full statement read: “Important notice: defending PHYNA isn’t optional. She’s human, she’s grieving, and she deserves respect. Bullying her online won’t make you stronger, it’ll just show how weak you are. Choose kindness, or choose to be ignored. To everyone jumping to conclusions and criticizing PHYNA let’s take a step back. We’ve all been through tough times, and we don’t know what someone’s dealing with behind closed doors. She just lost her sister, and the last thing she needs is hate. Let’s focus on spreading love and support instead. We don’t know what we’d do in her shoes. Let’s be kind. Anyi bu nwanne ✌️”
Phyna in altercation at Abuja hotel
The video that went viral online showed Phyna in a heated confrontation reportedly over an alleged sum of N200,000. While the altercation itself was brief, it drew significant attention on social media, prompting fans and critics alike to weigh in. Many were quick to criticize without knowledge of her personal grief or the circumstances leading to the incident.
Chizzy’s intervention has since sparked discussions about the need for empathy, mental health awareness, and responsible social media conduct, as fans rallied to support Phyna and condemned online harassment. The incident underscores the pressures reality stars face, both in public scrutiny and personal struggles, and highlights the importance of having allies who speak out in their defense.
