She also says she forgot she was chewing gum before going on stage
She wrote: “I honestly was not going to address this issue but I was very firmly convinced within me that I owed each and every one of you a detailed explanation on why I had a performance that was far below the usual expectation of my performances.
“I had flown in from Owerri after a performance yesterday (the evening of the Headies), to grace the Award event that has served as a platform for us as entertainers and I unfortunately could not rehearse with the Band or even work on any performance set for the Show.
“I am thankful to everyone that messaged and called to enquire about my performance at the Headies Awards. It shows a clear understanding of the typical nature of my stagecraft.
“I promptly informed the organizers that I would not be performing as I am very particular about my Brand and the performance delivery I give to my friends and supporters that have helped my career to the point that it is today.”
‘’I was informed that the song would be played and dancers would have their set to it. It was however to my greatest surprise that the Host called my name for the performance. Here I was, not dressed for a performance, stunned, dazed and in disarray’’
‘’While on my sit in the hall, I had been chewing gum to keep me awake as I was really exhausted from my prior performance and flight and I had not been able to sleep’’
She wrote: “I honestly was not going to address this issue but I was very firmly convinced within me that I owed each and every one of you a detailed explanation on why I had a performance that was far below the usual expectation of my performances.
“I had flown in from Owerri after a performance yesterday (the evening of the Headies), to grace the Award event that has served as a platform for us as entertainers and I unfortunately could not rehearse with the Band or even work on any performance set for the Show.
“I am thankful to everyone that messaged and called to enquire about my performance at the Headies Awards. It shows a clear understanding of the typical nature of my stagecraft.
“I promptly informed the organizers that I would not be performing as I am very particular about my Brand and the performance delivery I give to my friends and supporters that have helped my career to the point that it is today.”
‘’I was informed that the song would be played and dancers would have their set to it. It was however to my greatest surprise that the Host called my name for the performance. Here I was, not dressed for a performance, stunned, dazed and in disarray’’
‘’While on my sit in the hall, I had been chewing gum to keep me awake as I was really exhausted from my prior performance and flight and I had not been able to sleep’’
‘’ In my rush to respond to the unexpected announcement, I totally forgot I had the gum in my mouth and got on stage. I could not spit it out anymore and I thought I’d be able to pull off a performance with it in my mouth.’’
Hmmmm....
ReplyDeleteSwallowing a gum just takes 2seconds,apology not accepted. The performance she gave was totally unacceptable.
ReplyDeleteThank you anonymous15:41, why didn't she stay at home and refund her appearance fee.
Delete#yimu.
Apology not accepted.
Not everyone swallows gum. Keep waiting for another apology
DeleteTiwa's performance nko soooo bad
DeleteYou are welcome, go and "sin" no more.
ReplyDeleteWho she epp, mtcheeew
ReplyDeleteBull
ReplyDeleteSee stupid excuse. U will never hear jlo,ciara,riri, mariah carey, or the other world class artist giving such stupid excuse. Later now they Will want their fans to cherish and have the same respect like the do their other counterpart in the western world. Nonsense it took years of hard work, discipline and dedication for Beyonce to be where she is today. You think there was never a time Beyonce was overstress from traveling around the world performing and pulling off a world class show? You better bow your head in shame and go back to the drawing board or better still quit music and face farming. Nonsense
ReplyDeleteChai! This thing really pain you..take water dear!
DeleteSmh! Bow her head in shame because of ONE poor performance??!! See how you're talking as if you've never made a mistake in your damn life. I hope you eventually make a good parent cos this mindset of yours *hiss*
DeleteWow. This is a bit extra
DeleteMadame, even Beyonce and Solange fell on stage during their performance at Coachella, nobody is perfect. People make mistakes at times. Miss perfecto, even your pic ain't perfect so you too should bow down in shame for looking like Caitlyn Jenner😕
Delete@chiki did u not read her flimsy excuse? For God sake she was chewing a gum. What happened to holding the gum on her hands without no one knowing? Or even spitting it out before climbing stage? Abeg abeg abeg her excuse is not it.
Delete@skywhite e pain e wella bcoz am a huge fan and she fall my hand.
@kidjo ordinarily I won't respond to u but since u carry ur zombie sef come my lane let me try and put to u that there is no comparison between missing a step on stage and chewing gum while performing.
And for the records my black ass is way cuter than your fucking face if u want prove send me a mail.
Having said that don't ever come under my comment spewing thrash. Stay on ur lane, coz Cat and rat no be mate. Chewers people
*cheeeers
DeleteYa too slow and nothing but a fool...missing a step on stage, mistakenly taking a gum in her mouth to stage is called what? MISTAKES...
DeleteI don't need to send you any mail to validate myself because you ain't worth shit. With your Johnny Bravo transgender body...ewulistic coward, fuck off jor..Mgbeke feeling funky with a cheap phone....Seems you re new here, better. behave yourself before I send you E-slap.
Me new? Kwakwakwakwakwakwakwa. I won't dignify you little riff raff looking like an exhume corpse with more reply. Like I said cat and rat no be mate.
DeleteYou are such a bitter fellow. Lonf epistle and So much bile from your statement. Every one makes mistake once in a while. Why compare her to international artist and not local. Besides she was tired like she said can't u feel pity instead of judging her. You think to sing nah beans. Receive love IJN.
DeleteNow I see! missing a step and carrying gum in your mouth from the seat up to the stage, start singing and end the song terribly are equivalent mistake. Awww! Thanks for the lesson learnt.
DeleteYou ain't new oh, sorry I forgot that you re one of those chameleons that change their id several times, no thanks to "GIVEAWAY"..you actually need it for a new phone and new clothes so you can change from the rags you have on your id and get yourself a good phone not the chinko phone you used in snapping blurry pics in a public toilet. Rat and cat re both animals bitch , you've got no lines and too daft to initiate one. Get your strong dirty ass outta my face.shapeless amoeba with yarshless bottom
DeleteUntil yesterdays night, I have never heard of you.Even when thay called your name,i thought it was NIYOLA that they called
ReplyDeleteLucile I actually though it was niyola until I read your comment...had to scroll back up. Who she be abeg
DeleteThis excuse seems genuine enough and I think also deserves forgiveness. If what she said is true then the organizers should be blamed
ReplyDeleteTrue. I hear you but what I can’t seem to wrap my head around is her saying she never got to rehearse. Did she find out about the show the day of? Hasn’t she known about this performance for some time? And telling the organizers on the day of that she won’t be performing is also unprofessional. If she was booked to be in Owerri first, then why accept to perform at the Headies? Or if she was booked to perform at the Headies first, why accept to go to Owerri as well? It’s just very unprofessional and the apology made it worse in my opinion. But oh well, you live you learn.
DeleteIf I hear, why she no sit down for house.
DeleteShifting blames.
Lol. No wonder she said "thanks for the mix up o,ese o". It was so funny
ReplyDeleteThe organisers are to be blamed dear not you. Your outfit? Please fire your Costumiere already. Yuck!
ReplyDeleteAs for the last paragraph, I beg to disagree; once you make a turn you stylishly take gum off your mouth, slip into your dancer's palm amd turn around to continue performance.
Many divas have had their bra slips adjusted insult format.
For the chewing gum? Many climbed stage with bubbling mouth. Simi' s acceptance speech was a turn off.
*and
Delete*in such format
The most stupid excuse....what stops her from stylishly removing it and putting it at the back of your hand.....WTH
ReplyDeleteI tire oh.i was surprised to see her dressed in one kain dress with that thick jean jacket she wore. It didn't feel like her though. I just got lost along the line and wasn't feeling her again. As for the gum, she could have conveniently removed it or swallowed it.
DeleteOho help me ask her biko. Very annoying thing.
DeleteShe just removed -1 from her credibility. You should always get ready every time despite stressed or not
ReplyDeleteToo much of substance is not good and they won't hear...lemme not say what you where doing at the back seat before you entered the place..your younger sister is really doing better than you..she won the best vocal,nini stay out of white white..
ReplyDeleteYou're joking right?
DeleteI thought as much. She obviously looked stoned! All these science students!
DeleteYou will be fine.
ReplyDeleteBv ada-lagos
Your voice is one of the best among the female artists Naija has ever had. Our female artists however have terrible work ethic and typically can not hang with their counterparts on any level. You are human, however use this opportunity to ensure you are always camera ready!
ReplyDeleteBest comment so far, some peeps be condemning her as if they are perfect.
DeleteNiniola has always put in her best work during her stage perfomances. If I didn't know this about her, maybe I would have criticized her too.
ReplyDeleteMost of these foreign artistes have had some rough days too.
The blame should be on the people that called her on stage after they agreed she wasn't going to eprform anymore.
That was how they introduced Beverly Osu as Bev Naya.
Showed Tiwa’s name instead of Yemi Alade’s. So many slip ups. They should do better.
I thought I was the only one that noticed her poor performance
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