Tiwa Savage, the renowned Nigerian singer, has come under intense scrutiny following a video she shared regarding the recent kidnapping incident in Oyo State. The video, intended to address the tragic event, instead sparked widespread criticism from fans and social media users.
Details of the Incident
Weeks ago, Nigeria was plunged into sadness as a group of schoolchildren were forcibly taken from their school in Oyo State. A teacher also lost his life during the violent attack, and a video of the incident circulated online. In her reaction, Savage admitted that she only became aware of the kidnapping nearly two weeks later, after seeing a post by fellow musician Spyro about the insecurity in the state.
In the video, Savage said: "The kidnapping that happened in Oyo State, it was just yesterday that Spyro was speaking about it, that I heard about it. I tried to reach out to some people to know the background story because it was not trending. I saw KieKie's post, and she said it was almost two weeks ago." She added that she had attempted to contact several individuals to get the full story, as the incident was not trending on social media.
Fan Reactions
Fans quickly dragged Savage online, accusing her of being out of touch and labeling her as "pro-Tinubu." Many criticized her for not hearing about the kidnapping for two weeks and for failing to say anything substantial even after learning about it.
- @Cxosunwa wrote: "Please give this woman a kids' choice award. If you can do this again and actually cry, we will consider giving you an Emmy or Oscar."
- @Iamfearlessking commented: "She say na yesterday she see am. News of close to 2 weeks now."
- @Tonyezalum shared: "She couldn't even say anything. You'll know when you see them."
- @Totojaye remarked: "Have you watched the other person that was crying in the camera? That one passes Liz Benson of those days."
Some users noted that Savage appeared reluctant to criticize the government, with one comment stating: "She does not want to bite the hand that feeds her."
Background Context
This controversy comes shortly after a video of Tiwa Savage performing at her concert in Ghana went viral. In that video, she wore a short gown with her chest visibly exposed while jumping on stage. Fans criticized her and her stylist, urging her to set a better example as a mother.
Conclusion
The backlash against Tiwa Savage highlights the heightened sensitivity around security issues in Nigeria and the public's expectation for celebrities to be aware and vocal about national tragedies. The incident also underscores the power of social media in shaping public perception of public figures.
