Phyna Faces Backlash After Claiming ₦5 Million Monthly Earnings
Phyna, a former reality TV star who has transitioned into acting and singing, recently made headlines by revealing her impressive earnings from Nollywood. In a Twitter post, she responded to a question regarding actors’ salaries and shared that she earns approximately five million Naira each month from acting in about three films, assuming she doesn’t take on too many projects. This disclosure, however, sparked a mix of reactions from the online community.
In her post, Phyna clarified that while her earnings are significant, they are specific to the roles she accepts. She mentioned, “In a month, I do about three movies, and they pay me around five million Naira.” Her honesty about her financial success was met with both admiration and skepticism from her followers.
The reactions on social media were varied. Some fans celebrated her accomplishments, but others were doubtful about the validity of her claims. An Instagram user known as @fifys_shortlets commented, “5M for 3 movies in a month ain’t a big deal; she might be saying the truth.” This sentiment reflects a belief that her earnings, while notable, could be within the realm of possibility for some actors in the industry.
Conversely, users like @abujasextoyshop challenged Phyna to provide details about the movies she has starred in, saying, “Please name the movies; I would love to watch them.” Others expressed skepticism about her earnings, with one user, @sh&ckwave, questioning, “I don’t know if I believe this. I’d say the average pay is around 100-300k per movie, depending on the size of the role and the status of the star.”
Despite the doubts, some fans defended Phyna by pointing out that well-known Nollywood actors, like Nancy Isime, can command fees exceeding one million Naira per day. A supporter, @chiomaegboh22, stated, “If you all don’t know, know it now,” highlighting that high earnings are possible in the industry.
Amid the controversy, many of Phyna’s supporters rallied behind her, encouraging her to continue her success. One fan, @unusual_tolani, cheered her on, saying, “Whatever, you are doing well, Phyna.” This mixed reception underscores the challenges that public figures face when discussing their financial situations, especially in an industry where perceptions can vary widely.
