Charles Anazodo, Nigerian sports journalist and presenter, has come under intense criticism on social media for calling out Tiwa Savage, award-winning singer.
Charles had accused the musician of walking past him without saying “hi” when the duo met at a radio station.
The Supersport TV presenter took to his Twitter page on Thursday to narrate how it happened at The Beat 99.9 FM studio in Lagos.
@TiwaSavage was a guest on @THEBEAT999FM earlier today,arrived and walked past @kallyjoe and i, and didn't have the courtesy to say hello. I guess being a superstar gives you the right to be discourteous.
Advertisement— CharlieLeaks (@chaplinez70) October 3, 2019
Tiwa, however, responded to the accusation.
The songstress wasted no time in justifying why she was unapologetic over the incident. She then wondered why the presenter could not have greeted first.
“First of all, I’m sure you saw me rushing to the studio because I was late for my interview plus I had a hat on, secondly I’m glad I didn’t say hi because who are you to think you can’t say hi first,” she wrote.
First of all I’m sure you saw me rushing to the studio because I was late for my interview plus I had a hat on, second I’m glad I didn’t say hi because who are you to think you can’t say hi first https://t.co/Ut1x1Xup6u
— Tiwa Savage (@TiwaSavage) October 3, 2019
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The interaction continued as Charles responded to the tweet from the talented songstress.
“I’m nobody, just another human being. Cheers,” he said.
The exchange has, however, got Nigerians talking on social media platforms especially Twitter.
Quite a number of users threw shades at the TV presenter for his sense of “entitlement”, while another group of users wondered if Charles would have made same remarks if it were to be “Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy.”
I'm nobody ,just another human being. Cheers. https://t.co/x6zVRtyhFC
— CharlieLeaks (@chaplinez70) October 4, 2019
“Tiwa Savage is wrong. . She should have knelt down for Charles Anazodo, ask him if he has eaten and if he needed anything. Ask him about his life problem and if he is financially okay. . She’s sorry Uncle Charles,” one user said.
“Tiwa was on radio tour in Lagos yesterday. At least I saw her post while @ CoolFM, NaijaFM & TheBeat999. We don’t even know maybe she went to other stations. Lagos where it can take you 3hours to cover 3km & become blind/cranky. But somebody must greet U 1st. YOU WILL SLEEP THERE,” another Twitter user said.
“If he tried this with Davido or Wizkid, they’ll have abused him to his 4th generation. Tiwa Savage was courteous, imagine getting upset because of greeting, at your big supersport age. Are you not ashamed? Greeting? lmao,” said another user.
Here is what some Nigerians had to say:
Tiwa Savage is wrong.
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She should have knelt down for Charles Anazodo, ask him if he has eaten and if he needed anything. Ask him about his life problem and if he is financially okay.
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She’s sorry Uncle Charles— Dr PamPam | Omo Iya Ologi (@thepamilerin) October 4, 2019
Tiwa was on radio tour in Lagos yesterday. At least I saw her post while @ CoolFM, NaijaFM & TheBeat999. We don’t even know maybe she went to other stations. Lagos where it can take you 3hours to cover 3km & become blind/cranky. But somebody must greet U 1st. YOU WILL SLEEP THERE
— B h a d o o s k y (@BhadmusAkeem) October 4, 2019
If he tried this with Davido or Wizkid, they'll have abused him to his 4th generation. Tiwa Savage was courteous, imagine getting upset because of greeting, at your big supersport age. Are you not ashamed? Greeting? lmao https://t.co/nDvN9zhtgZ
— Baba Folarin (@That_IjebuBadoo) October 4, 2019
If i was Charles Anazodo, Tiwa passed and didn't greet, and i am sure we have no previous beef.
Tiwa, sup with you girl. This wan you no greet us, we dey quarrel.
Case Close.
— Uncle Mark™ (@iamUncleMark) October 4, 2019
Tiwa Savage didn’t do well at all. A whole Charles, how important could her interview be. Even Jesus washed the leg of his disciples, she could have massaged Charles, asked about his day then give him money. But no she minded her business and went for her interview. Sorry Charles
— Pastor Ola ✨ (@Biisi96) October 4, 2019
I think this Charles Anazodo feeling entitled to get a hi from Tiwa savage first shows how unnecessarily egocentric Nigerian men can get.
Imagine calling out Tiwa of all people coz of ordinary greeting. Now imagine what people close to him must be getting from him on a reg. pic.twitter.com/GPenItJdik
— Damian Amardi (@jaggsamardi) October 4, 2019
The disrespect Tiwa Savage gets just because she is a woman.
Can you @ wizkid, davido , burnaboy on first to greet?
Tiwa Savage is on their level stop chasing clout…
— Adetola (@Ade_tolah) October 4, 2019
How Tiwa Savage savaged Charles Anazodo.
A whole Charles Anazodo…. Most of you were on diapers when he became prominent at NTA.
Oh well…
— the Morris Monye factor (@Morris_Monye) October 4, 2019
What happened between Tiwa & Charles just shows how much the Older NG Folks are still entitled to Greeting & see it as Pride when you don't greet. People have plenty things on their mind & might not notice you. We are adults & there are better things to worry about 🤷♂️
— King Nonny 👑 (@Zaddy_nomso) October 4, 2019
Tiwa Savage was very wrong! She should have stopped and not only greeted but prostrated like she had cerebral malaria and shouldn't stand up until a guy named Chaplinez 70 tells her to. How dare she disrespect a 120 year old TV presenter🙄 https://t.co/vXWVkty3WU
— Lidocaine🔆 (@trending_medic) October 4, 2019
The patriarchy is a comedy show. You can be Tiwa Savage and men would still expect you to greet them first.
— Giselle🌺🦄 (@Divagina1) October 4, 2019
I'm here waiting to see Tiwa so I can prostrate and give her the "touch and follow" I've kept for her since, uncle dey find greeting pic.twitter.com/rbEfU47Ucw
— OSAROGIE (the r is silent) 😉💣♠️ (@radiosbb1) October 4, 2019
Charles Anazodo was wrong by bringing the issue to social media.
He should have let the matter die in silent. Who greetings help? pic.twitter.com/9VWXjlNJrn— Young Eagle (@iamjudin1911) October 4, 2019
I think this Charles Anazodo feeling entitled to get a hi from Tiwa savage first shows how unnecessarily egocentric Nigerian men can get.
Imagine calling out Tiwa of all people coz of ordinary greeting. Now imagine what people close to him must be getting from him on a reg. pic.twitter.com/GPenItJdik
— Damian Amardi (@jaggsamardi) October 4, 2019
Charles Anazodo feeling entitled and bringing it to social media instead of finding a means to reach out to Tiwa is kinda not cool in my opinion. His tweet was ladened with Pride & 18th century egocentricity. You can’t be picking fault in people like a kid! pic.twitter.com/J0ulXkLkeM
— B h a d o o s k y (@BhadmusAkeem) October 4, 2019
Anyways, while you all are getting riled up over Charles Anazodo, who thinks he is entitled to be greeted first by everyone, while his own mouth is tied to a tree & therefore can't greet first, let's look critically at health management in Nigeria & some of its challenges.
— Ayò Bánkólé (@AyoBankole) October 4, 2019
If Charles Anazodo were to be a 'god', it's straight death anytime you forget to greet him. pic.twitter.com/rIRsdWTJQ0
— Tobiloba (@justKitan) October 4, 2019
@chaplinez70 Uncle Charles Anazodo, Ha! what a brand, your position is not right! Next time pose well.
So that @TiwaSavage will see you…
Oniranu go and face your sport jooor!
you want to trend.
— BrandPreacher 📚📚📚 (@therealayanfe) October 4, 2019
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