LAGOS, NIGERIA (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Nigerian singer, Teni Apata, has faced backlash over her recent interaction with Ibrahim Egungbohun, the popular businessman known as IBD Dende, on a plane.
The “case” singer shared a video of herself boarding the same aircraft with IBD Dende on Friday on her social media platform X.
Upon citing the socialite, Teni prostrated before IBD Dende. She then raised her hands while praising the businessman.
The socialite, however, attempted to prevent Teni from prostrating as he rose to hug the overjoyous singer instead.
The video however triggered a wave of backlash on X where several users accused the singer of “hypocrisy”.
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Some users also revisited the incident that took place in October 2022 when Teni was conferred with the member order of the Niger (MON) award at the National Honours Award ceremony.
The singer walked towards Muhammadu Buhari, the then president, and collected her award without any form of genuflection or handshake.
Some social media users had criticised her over what they described as her discourteous demeanour before the president.
The latest video has also continued to trigger a chorus of condemnation against the singer.
“We all know what we are doing…. Teni disrespected Buhari like she stands with the masses only to prostrate before IBD Dende,” a user wrote.
“The Teni refused to greet Buhari because he was a bad leader or for whatever reason, is now lying down for IBD Dende. Na wa ooo,” another user wrote.
@siimeony wrote, “We all know what we are doing…. Teni disrespected Buhari like she stands with the masses only to prostrate before IBD Dende. The entertainment industry colludes with those holding the country back! Fisayo must be sad right now.”
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@LordJustusN wrote, “Is this the same Teni that refused to shake hands with Buhari in 2022? Falling down like a pig before IBD Dende that has been exposed as the greatest smuggler in Nigeria? Did she even have to video it and post here? Fisayo Soyombo, a youth like u, will be so discouraged”
@theunscript3d, “Teni can bow down to kiss the floor for IBD Dende while disrespecting Buhari. You guys are surprised cuz you’re missing the point: she’s not against corruption if it’s her “faves” involved in the largesse.”