Nigerian actress Etinosa Idemudia has defended BBNaija reality star Phyna amid backlash from critics after she ‘mistakenly’ called out a soft drink brand.

Amid a dispute with some of the sponsors of the popular BBNaija show for refusing to give her all her full prizes, Phyna accused a soft drink brand of sending her expired drinks.

Having realised her mistake, she apologised, refuting her initial statement.

Netizens slammed her for not double-checking before going online and urged her to pedal slowly.

Etinosa on her X platform, sent a public warning to Phyna’s critics, telling them to cease all criticisms against the reality star or have her to contend with.

She said: “I think it’s okay to give Phyna a break at this point. No one is above mistake even you Judgina leave that girl. It’s not easy navigating life with no father and no Mother or senior adviser. Life is not easy for anyone.

“Nobody came to this life with a manual. Y’all should give my baby sister a break!!!! Talking like you got your life figured out at her age. Even some 40 year Olds still struggling, now add public eyes and pressure.

“Before you say why did she go for the show if she can’t handle pressure, the answer is “hustle”. Cos everyone needs food on their table. She is razz she is razz okay!! Did she choose to be born into a razz environment or family?? Omo you guys ehn. God forbid!!

“Anybody that comes for Phyna again will have it very hot with me. Be like as I don calm down for this Obasanjo internet because of Motherhood una don forget say I no well normally. Nonsense.”