Teni Breaks Silence After Being Dragged for ‘Disrespecting Buhari’, Shares Detailed Video From the Event

• Nigerian music star Teni has finally spoken up following reactions that trailed the moment she received her national honour from President Buhari
• Teni shared a clearer video of her receiving the award from the president, which many claimed was disrespectful
• The singer also penned an appreciation message to God, the president and her family over her latest win

A few days after being dragged for what many netizens considered a disrespect to President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerian singer Teniola Apata, better known as Teni, has broken her silence.

Teni, who bagged national honours alongside 2Baba, Burna Boy and a host of others, took to her social media timeline to share a clearer video of herself receiving the award from the president alongside other clips from the event.

Read also

2023 presidency: List of demands CAN leaders present to Tinubu during Abuja meeting

Teni appreciates President Buhari

In the video's caption, Teni also penned a message of appreciation to God, the president, and her family.

She said:

"With honour and gratitude to God, it was indeed a joyous moment to receive a National Honor yesterday. I was conferred MON (Member of the Order of the Niger) by His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR @muhammadubuhari President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the National Awards Committee headed by Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, the Emir of Lafia, after diligently going through over 5,000 submissions.

Teni speaks on her win

Teni added that her win was for her entire family in the name of her father Rt. Brigadier General Simeon Olaosebikan Apata.

Read also

Mystery in Nigeria as 5-year-old girl is abandoned beside Osun river

The singer pointed out that the award came from her consistent and meaningful participation in her community and outstanding sacrifice in the defence of a cause popularly adjudged to be positive, relevant and beneficial to the nation and community.’’

"To the all the young girls this one is for you. Let’s not forget to stop dreaming. Nothing is impossible. Back to the work that got me here. New music soon.

See the post below:

Footballer Abba Bichi blasts Teni for disrespecting Buhari

Singer Teni trended online hours after she was conferred with national honours by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Teni’s behaviour at the ceremony sparked mixed reactions, with footballer Abba Bichi taking sides with her critics.

Bichi, who described Teni’s attitude as disgusting and disturbing, said she lacked sense while pointing out that other high-ranking government officials bowed down their heads as a sign of respect to the president.

Source: Legit.ng