{"id":203354,"date":"2025-01-12T15:00:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T15:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/?p=203354"},"modified":"2025-01-12T15:13:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T15:13:00","slug":"phyno-breaks-silence-amid-reports-of-firing-his-bouncer-he-stopped-from-bouncing-party-host-zenco-off-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2025\/01\/12\/phyno-breaks-silence-amid-reports-of-firing-his-bouncer-he-stopped-from-bouncing-party-host-zenco-off-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"Phyno breaks silence amid reports of firing his bouncer he stopped from bouncing party host, Zenco, off-stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>A viral clip capturing the moment Phyno confronted his bouncer for attempting to force the party host off the stage has set social media ablaze.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The rapper\u2019s sharp reaction to what many have described as the bouncer\u2019s overzealous behavior quickly became the talk of the town, sparking intense speculation about the aftermath.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Nigerian indigenous rapper and singer, Chibuzo Nelson Azubuike, popularly known as Phyno, has broken his silence following a trending incident involving his bouncer during a live performance at billionaire\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2025\/01\/11\/youre-yet-to-release-speed-darlington-as-promised-cubana-chiefpriest-mocked-at-anambra-funeral-video\/\">Zenco\u2019s mother\u2019s lavish burial in Anambra State.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Phyno, who performed alongside other top-tier artists, including internationally renowned Davido, delivered a captivating show that had guests enthralled. At the height of his performance, billionaire Zenco joined him on stage, dancing enthusiastically to the music.<\/p>\n<p>However, what should have been a celebratory moment turned tense when Phyno\u2019s bouncer, seemingly unaware of Zenco\u2019s identity, tried to remove him from the stage.<\/p>\n<p>The viral clip captured the precise moment Phyno stepped in, cutting through the tension with his decisive action. The rapper quickly defended Zenco, ordering his bouncer to back off and allow the billionaire to enjoy his moment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE VIDEO BELOW<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-203354-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/facebook_video_1736691414888.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/facebook_video_1736691414888.mp4\">https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/facebook_video_1736691414888.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>The incident has since sparked a wave of reactions online, with many finding the scenario amusing while speculating that the rapper might have fired the bouncer for his overreach.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE REACTIONS BELOW<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-203356\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/20250112_152446.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/20250112_152446.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/20250112_152446-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/20250112_152446-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/20250112_152446-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-203357\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/20250112_152522.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/20250112_152522.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/20250112_152522-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Breaking his silence amid the buzz, Phyno shared highlights from the event on his official Instagram page.<\/p>\n<p>Though he made no direct mention of the exchange, his cryptic caption, \u201cMove or step aside,\u201d spoke volumes. Fans interpreted the phrase as a reflection of his stern mindset, suggesting that Phyno values focus and respect in his space.<\/p>\n<p>He wrote;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Move or step aside, Happy New year &#8220;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The post, showcasing the lively atmosphere of the night, further cemented Phyno\u2019s reputation as a consummate professional who prioritizes respect and positive energy, both on and off stage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE POST BELOW\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DEudEPitAEI\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:500px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DEudEPitAEI\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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