BBNaija’s Venita apologises to Tiv tribe over derogatory remark

Venita Akpofure, the BBNaija All Stars housemate, has apologised to the Tiv tribe over her derogatory comment about their culture.

While on the show, Akpofure claimed that Tiv men offer their wives to guests.

“In the Tiv tribe, they give their wives to their guests,” she said.

The comment triggered outrage on social media and prompted a petition for her exit from BBNaija.

Akpofure was evicted alongside Soma and Angel on Sunday for garnering the fewest votes.

In a recent interview with Hero Daniels, the reality TV star said that her comment about the Tiv people was misconstrued.

She explained that her daughters are Tiv and she would never make slanderous comments about their tribe.

She also acknowledged the “carelessness” of her statement and extended an apology to those it offended.

“The statement I made about Tiv people got twisted a bit. My daughters are Tiv. There is no way I will be trying to make any malicious or slanderous comment towards their people,” she said.

“Actually, in my season we did a whole play around the Tor Tiv coronation which I participated in and was super excited about.

“So, you know, sometimes you will say something, maybe it is a little bit careless. And I think it got misconstrued. And for those offended by it, I am  regretful about that.”