Teni Apata, the Nigerian singer, has been criticised for her gesture towards Ibrahim Egungbohun, the businessman fondly called IBD Dende, on a plane.
On Friday, the songstress took to X to share a video of herself boarding the same aircraft with IBD Dende.
Upon citing the socialite, Teni prostrated before IBD Dende. She then raised her hands while praising the businessman.
The socialite, however, attempted to prevent Temi from prostrating as he rose to hug the overjoyous singer instead.
The video however triggered a wave of backlash on X where several users accused the singer of “hypocrisy”.
Some users also revisited the incident that took place in October 2022 when Teni was conferred with the member order of the Niger (MON) award at the National Honours Award ceremony.
The singer walked towards Muhammadu Buhari, the then president, and collected her award without any form of genuflection or handshake.
Some social media users had criticised her over what they described as her “discourteous demeanour” before the president.
The latest video has also continued to trigger a chorus of condemnation against the singer.
“We all know what we are doing…. Teni disrespected Buhari like she stands with the masses only to prostrate before IBD Dende,” a user wrote.
“The Teni refused to greet Buhari because he was a bad leader or for whatever reason, is now lying down for IBD Dende. Na wa ooo,” another user wrote.
Here is what some users had to say below:
We all know what we are doing…. Teni disrespected Buhari like she stands with the masses only to prostrate before IBD Dende. The entertainment industry colludes with those holding the country back! Fisayo must be sad right now. https://t.co/IWlqmHcfIV
— SiiMEONY (@siimeony) May 3, 2024
Is this the same Teni that refused to shake 🤝 hands with Buhari in 2022? Falling down like a pig 🐖 before IBD Dende that has been exposed as the greatest smuggler in Nigeria? Did she even have to video it and post here? Fisayo Soyombo, a youth like u, will be so discouraged https://t.co/s3a0NWNytd
— LORD JUSTUS N (@LordJustusN) May 3, 2024
Teni can bow down to kiss the floor for IBD Dende while disrespecting Buhari. You guys are surprised cuz you're missing the point: she's not against corruption if it's her "faves" involved in the largesse.
Advertisement— Giovanni Giuseppe (@theunscript3d) May 3, 2024
The case of #Teni the entertainer seen prostrating face down before #IBD #Dende on a plane is truly nauseating. To think that this was the same lady who displayed an act tantamount to showing disdain for the then president Buhari, makes me tongue tied. Further questioning pic.twitter.com/7cBzQnY2Y7
— Friendzy (@Friendzy_tv) May 3, 2024
I remember when Odumodubvck said he rejected a huge amount to perform in Tinubu's inauguration, we all praised his bravery few months later broda released full track for MC Oluomo 😂 Teni snub buhari come bow for IBD DENDE a known smuggler because baba drop smthn una dey craze
— Fabrizo Rilwanu (@boon_gist) May 3, 2024
Disrespected Buhari in public view to roll on the floor for IBD Dende! 😂😂😂 HYPOCRITE
— David G. Denzel (@GodwinDenzel) May 3, 2024
This one refused to greet Buhari but she dey lie down for IBD Dende 🤣🤣🤣
If I say they celebrate criminals now, tears go begin flow here. Anyways, make I face my country, na mumu dey follow Naija celebrity mouth. pic.twitter.com/JHp8JNiXOg
— Harry 🎯🎯🎯 (@chiditweets042) May 3, 2024
Teni disrespected a whole President Buhari on live Tv but bowed and licked the floor for Dende.
I’ve never seen such tribalism in my life😭 pic.twitter.com/Tdvl8QmEoF
— Ebenz™️🧸 (@NobleBenz) May 3, 2024
Teni disrespected a sitting President only to worship IBD Dende a criminal smuggler.
What was Buhari's offence? pic.twitter.com/RU2J1rjH1I
— Akwa Ibom 1st Son (@ukocarter) May 3, 2024
When Teni snubbed Buhari during her award presentation, the country jumped for joy thinking she was protesting against the hardship in the country. “She’s on the side of the people”😂
Isn’t this IBD Dende with serious allegations at the border?
Gbagbe, nobody is fighting for… https://t.co/j7iM99MG0L
— Lola Okunrin (@lollypeezle) May 3, 2024
Did this to Buhari only to lick the floor for IBD fucking Dende.
Na wa. That's all I have to say.
Na wa. https://t.co/fyi67YcPGt
— David Hundeyin (@DavidHundeyin) May 3, 2024
I love the way the mobs are cooking Teni. She panders to them and disrespected Buhari publicly during presentation of award to recognize her late father. Now she worship IB Dende and even have the gut to post it on her page. Did she not know her life belongs to the mobs?
— Uc Demz ☻ (@babateko_1) May 3, 2024
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