Big Brother Naija reality star Victoria Iye, popularly known as Vee, has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding Afrobeats singer Burna Boy and socialite Sophia Egbueje. The debate erupted after a leaked audio recording surfaced, in which Sophia accused Burna Boy of failing to fulfill his alleged promise of buying her a Lamborghini following an intimate encounter.
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Reacting to the controversy via a video shared on her TikTok page, Vee expressed her concerns about the normalization of transactional relationships in Nigeria. She stated that many Nigerian women now rely on men for financial support, and the exchange of intimacy for luxury gifts or money has become a deeply ingrained societal norm.
“She [Sophia Egbueje] wanted to sleep with someone in exchange for a Lamborghini. That’s fantastic. But my real question is—who was the person recording the conversation? Reveal yourself! That’s the devil’s friend,” Vee said, expressing suspicion about the person who leaked the private conversation.
The reality TV star further emphasized that the situation was not an isolated case but part of a larger pattern in society.
“We’ve heard all we need to hear, straight from the horse’s mouth. By next week, there will be another scandal, another case of fooling. We are used to that. Everyone has their own views, their own morals. But this is the way things have been, and this is the way things will always be—it’s simply demand and supply,” she added.
Vee also pointed out that many Nigerian women are in survival mode due to economic hardship, which has contributed to the increasing prevalence of transactional relationships. She warned that such a culture is bringing out the worst in people and needs to be addressed.
“Sex has become very transactional in Nigeria. We have normalized it, and people will pay the price later. There’s no point arguing for or against it—it’s just how things are. There will always be men willing to pay for sex, and there will always be women who are willing to have it. Long shall it continue.”
However, Vee stressed the need for society to reassess its values and question why transactional relationships have become so widely accepted. She urged people to reflect on the consequences of such exchanges and consider the impact on future generations.
The Burna Boy-Sophia Egbueje controversy has ignited widespread discussions on social media, with many debating the ethics of money-for-love relationships. Vee’s statement has further fueled the conversation, with some agreeing that transactional intimacy has become a societal norm, while others argue that individuals should be held accountable for their personal choices.
As the debate rages on, one thing remains clear—discussions about morality, relationships, and financial security will continue to dominate public discourse in Nigeria.
