Phyna Hits Back at Sheggz, Disputes N11m Debt Claim in Fresh Bella Okagbue Dispute

The public fallout surrounding former Big Brother Naija couple Bella Okagbue and Segun “Sheggz” Olusemo has taken another turn, with former housemate Josephina “Phyna” Otabor challenging claims made about her and making fresh allegations about the financial dispute between the ex-lovers.

Phyna spoke out after Sheggz allegedly accused her of smoking in his living room. She denied ever visiting his residence and said that during her visits to the couple, she stayed at Bella’s home.

Her intervention has added another layer to a breakup that has already generated competing accounts from Sheggz, Bella and people close to them.

Phyna denies visiting Sheggz’s house

Phyna said her relationship with Bella predates the current controversy and that she has remained close to her friend through different stages of her relationship with Sheggz.

According to Phyna, she never stayed at Sheggz’s house and therefore rejected the claim that she smoked in his living room.

She also questioned why her lifestyle was being discussed in the dispute, particularly after allegations about her smoking surfaced. Phyna referenced Sheggz’s alleged use of shisha, vapes and laughing gas while arguing that he should not criticise her over an allegation she says is false.

Her comments appeared to signal that she was no longer willing to remain on the sidelines as the dispute between the former couple continued to spill onto social media.

Phyna challenges N11m claim

The financial allegations surrounding Bella and Sheggz have also become a major talking point.

Earlier reports circulating online alleged that Sheggz owed Bella N11 million. The claim was linked to purported private conversations that surfaced during the controversy, although the authenticity and full context of those screenshots have not been independently established.

Phyna, however, disputed the N11 million figure.

She alleged that the amount Sheggz owed Bella was actually more than N30 million.

The claim remains an allegation from Phyna and has not been independently verified. Neither a court judgment nor publicly verified financial records establishing such a debt have been presented in the reports reviewed for this story.

The distinction is important because much of the current dispute has unfolded through social media posts, leaked screenshots and statements from individuals connected to the former couple.

Sheggz and Bella’s breakup enters public spotlight

The latest confrontation follows the confirmation that Bella and Sheggz ended their relationship in January 2026 after nearly four years together.

Sheggz announced the breakup publicly on August 19, saying the relationship ultimately collapsed over what he described as unresolved issues of trust and respect. He also denied cheating on Bella and rejected allegations that he had abused her.

Sheggz said the couple attempted to reconcile after their initial separation but that he eventually concluded the relationship could no longer continue towards marriage.

He also said he had purchased a ring because he genuinely believed they had a future together.

Bella subsequently offered her own perspective, saying she had remained silent because she considered parts of the relationship private. She said she had seen different versions of her story being circulated and stressed that some aspects of her experience were not yet public.

Phyna’s intervention follows earlier allegations

Phyna’s latest comments are not the first time she has spoken publicly about the relationship.

Earlier in the week, she made allegations about Sheggz’s treatment of Bella and recounted an incident she said occurred while she was staying at Bella’s home.

Phyna alleged that she heard a disturbance after Sheggz returned to the house and claimed Bella later told her that she had been assaulted. Those claims have not been independently established.

Sheggz has denied being abusive, stating publicly that he is not an abuser.

The competing accounts mean that allegations surrounding the former relationship should not be treated as established facts unless independently verified.

Phyna says she chose silence until now

Phyna said she had deliberately avoided becoming part of the dispute despite what she claimed to know about the relationship.

She maintained that her decision to speak was triggered by statements she considered false, particularly those involving her alleged visit to Sheggz’s residence.

She also claimed that some women had contacted her with allegations that Sheggz had made arrangements to take them on private trips. Phyna said she had chosen not to publish the alleged evidence.

That claim, like the financial allegation, remains unverified.

What happens next?

The dispute is now moving beyond the original breakup and into a wider public argument involving friends, alleged debts, private conversations and competing accounts of what happened during the relationship.

For readers following the story, the most important point is that several of the claims currently circulating remain allegations rather than independently established facts.

Sheggz has publicly denied cheating and abuse, while Bella has indicated that there are parts of her experience she has chosen not to disclose. Phyna, meanwhile, has continued to defend Bella and has now challenged claims involving her own conduct as well as the alleged financial dispute.

Unless the parties provide verifiable documentation or further direct statements, the claims surrounding the alleged N30 million debt, the reported N11 million figure and other accusations should be treated with caution.

For now, the public fallout appears far from over, with Phyna warning Sheggz not to involve her further in the dispute while insisting that she will continue to stand by Bella.