For many reasons, the fire and energy which is usually on stage with Niniola suddenly disappeared during the 12th edition of the HEADIES and the singer’s fans are not having it with her.
During the biggest night in the history of Nigerian music, Tiwa Savage was announced to perform on stage, but she was not around, thus Niniola was hurriedly asked to come on stage. It, however, seemed as though the ‘Maradonna’ singer was inaudible and not coherent as she performed.
This made her fans drag her for delivering a dull performance; this she blamed on having a piece of chewing gum stuck in her mouth and weariness from being on a flight few hours before the show.
Her explanation was comprehensive. Here’s what she tweeted
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. #Headies2018
— Niniola #ThisIsMe (@OfficialNiniola) May 6, 2018
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. #Headies2018
— Niniola #ThisIsMe (@OfficialNiniola) May 6, 2018
If I refused to stand up and respond to the announcement, I would come off as being arrogant and badly behaved (most likely comments would be made about how little fame and success have gotten to my head) since everyone knew I was in the hall. #Headies2018
— Niniola #ThisIsMe (@OfficialNiniola) May 6, 2018
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.#Headies2018
— Niniola #ThisIsMe (@OfficialNiniola) May 6, 2018
I am grateful to everyone that vouched for me to point out my unpreparedness for the performance and I want to assure you that I do not take the confidence you have reposed in me for granted. #Headies2018
— Niniola #ThisIsMe (@OfficialNiniola) May 6, 2018
Apparently, I could not and for that I sincerely apologize.
I take my craft very seriously, and I DO NOT JOKE with the quality of service that I deliver to my fans. #Headies2018
— Niniola #ThisIsMe (@OfficialNiniola) May 6, 2018
She also explained that she was unprepared and undressed for the performance
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 #Headies2018
— Niniola #ThisIsMe (@OfficialNiniola) May 6, 2018
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. #Headies2018
— Niniola #ThisIsMe (@OfficialNiniola) May 6, 2018
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. #Headies2018
— Niniola #ThisIsMe (@OfficialNiniola) May 6, 2018
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