After a casual photo with singer Khaid triggered an online frenzy, Phyna, the 2022 Big Brother Naija winner, decided to set the record straight on her podcast.
The whole thing kicked off in July 2023 when Phyna shared a picture with Khaid on Instagram. The heat turned up when she reposted a TikTok video of Khaid serenading her with his new song “Annabella,” sparking intense speculation about their relationship among fans.
Unfazed, Phyna, known for her candid approach, addressed the gossip during her podcast, confronting the societal double standards surrounding age differences in relationships. She questioned why there’s a fuss when a woman dates a younger man, while older men with younger partners seem to get a pass.
“We snapped a pic, me and Khaid,” she shared. “He’s young, sure, and I posted it. So did he. But then came the dragging: ‘Phyna, is this your new boyfriend?’ ‘She’s 30, he’s 10!’ It got wild.”
Pointing out the double standards, Phyna highlighted how older men dating younger women often go unnoticed. “What’s the difference?” she challenged. “Age is just a number, right? So why can’t we have the same freedom?”