Delectable Singer, Omawumi granted an interview to an Online TV- HfTV Africa. However, the interview went sideways after the interviewer asked the mother of two to address rumors that she smokes and drink…Which got Omawumi totally pissed and irritated.
Below is what she said before she stormed off the interview on camera
“I won’t honor you with a response, i feel like that is a teeth (sic) to my character“. “Have you seen me smoking before? So why will you say that? Now you see me as an artiste, i am contributing what i can, i make music the way as i should and i came here i honored your invitation, and then you sit there and ask me about me smoking and drinking to people that are listening and you are supposed to mean me well when these people are supposed to be the ones that buy my music. When you say that kind of thing, do you mean me well?”
Omawumi proceeded to question the interviewer if she has ever seen her smoking before. The interviewer says no.
Omawumi asked why she asked her that question? Interviewer says she wanted her to kill off the rumor out there.
Omawumi told her she doesn’t need to ask her to kill of a rumor she isn’t sure about.
Omawumi concluded that if the interviewer decided to ask her such a big question without her being sure of it, then it means she doesn’t mean her well. Omawumi then stood up and walked out from the interview but not before she demanded that the host must publish the interview they just had
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Y are u people praising her insane and sick display. I call this frustration. She asked ‘there is a controversy around u”… Controversy means people are claiming what’s not true about u.. And she asked they are wondering how does she keep it away from her kids? Very easy and straight forward question. Just defend ur self from such speculation and controversy and say no… She acted really stupid.
Am a bit confused on what to writw but i will say something. For the interviewer, i dont think there’s anything bad or insulting in the question she asked that could have aggravated omawumi’s anger in dt manner, afterall the lady said its a rumour and she would lk her to clear d air. The only condition to which she can be angry is when she has already discussed with the interviewer not to ask such questions. On omawumi’s part,she knows shes a public figure so she shouldnt over react on issues like this. Me wey no be celeb if i dey smoke or not for the corner of my room, na who go see me. Shes suppose to clarify the issue, afterall there are two sides to every rumour or better still telk the interviewer u dont wanna talk abt it
Walk out on a question like that in a sane society, you are finished. You are meant to clarify an issue and you are walking out. Jeeeez..l may have to believe she’s a druggie.
why d omawumi behave like dat.i hate dat bad character of her,she is becoming rude and arrongant, right from d start,even d girl was afraid to ask her more questions, because of her behaviour, omawumi u fall my hand.
Good she ended the interview . This is exactly how the media start a scandal and before you realise another talent is brought down.
Perhaps b4 we criticize and tear her down, we should investigate in2 how interviews are prepared and conducted in a sane society. This is an interview not freestyle.
Too much make up
Nigeria media/interview always asking questions that’s out of content. They focus on ur marriage, relationship, ur lifestyle, private stuff & all. Instead of them to talk abt ur career & showbiz. Tell me which artist doesn’t drink, do drugs or weeds?
Her reaction prove that she do smoke weed and alcohol. #finalcomment
U are right she could have clear the air not to walk away it means she those that
GOD Bless u brother ..for saying the truth no body is worthy of walking away from question even our president answer more complex question than hers
Who is she to walk away bulshit I don’t even like her muzik by the way she is full of arrogance from the beginning of her career
But she smokes na..i knw she smokes benson but i dnt about weed
Am tired of all this female celebrity self! They think they are all and all. Who cares if she’s taken solution gum?
I used to be drink A LOT while I was struggling to kick off the habit, I got to know about this saying….
HOW TO KNOW YOU HAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM
1, has any member of your family or friends complained about it?
2, do you get angry when the topic is being raised?
Etc…..
I think omowunmi just told us she’ has drinking problem…
RATHER THAN BEING ANGRY
SHE NEEDS TO WORK HARDER ON QUITTING THE BOTTLE
U don’t see anything wrong wit d question d interviewer ask her,i pray a day will come u will be address like dat publicly u will know whatsup …. Meanwhile,dat kind of gestion should be ask privately b4 announcing it publicly.. Mk una reason am !!!!! Haba
And she wouldn’t do that if it was an E! interview ooo. She thought she was messing up the journalist but in reality, she was messing up herself.
if she wants only her career to be discussed, when she buys a new house/car/clothe , let her not display it on instagram or facebook as they all always do. cars can be talked about, house can be seen b…u….t smoking and alcoholic lifestyle should not. People can discusses a wedding you did in dubai ….. but shouldnt talk about the divorce that happen on lekki/ikoyi bridge. Mr. Akeem dont speak for them oooo. there is nothing like NEGATIVE in entertainment. ALL brings money !!!
For her to walk out on the journalist means she does that!
Am telling you, she went overboard by walking out Jst like that,she’s a celebrity na and pple can say anything.i enjoy her music,bt am not too comfy with some things she does
Infact she acted really stupid and childish
She is not Jst becoming rude,i think she has been for a while, she was on prime time show a long time ago and a fan called to tell her she felt bad wit d way omawunmi snubbed her when she wanted to say hello after performing,u need to hear d response omawunmi gave her right dere on air.its not just nice.
that is so stupid of her
She wasn’t addressed any how, it’s Jst a question that needs clarity,d interviewer said its a rumour. Her walking away Jst proved there’s an element of truth in it.
Even if there is an element of truth in what she ask her,most she Xpose her bad side to d hole world to know… I believe u knw ,their is no perfect man ….there suppose to be a limit to some certain question dat my own concern!!!!!
Her face abi? Last I checked she is a grown up and doesn’t need to consult you regarding her make up.
That is my point of view
Say what ever you want
I am not here to argue
That is what i think
The interviewer shd be glad that she didn’t break bottle for his/her head bcos I knw she is ghetto as Ajegunle…lol
Is d article about d make up?
Thank God Omawumi is the news and topic of the day so Tiwa too can rest a little
Simple, I dont think she understand the meaning of “controversy” for real she dey smoke weed she just prooved it in the video.
All of u are right jare. U know something abt naija celebs? They wanna be famous but doesnt want any scandal about them discussed but if na buhari mata na dem go first dey put mouth. If u dont want pple to chastise u then u aint a good leader
No one exposed her,it’s a question and dere s no limit to a question dat can be asked,she’s a celebrity and dats d price she has to pay to b one.no one asked her to reveal to reveal the truth.there are better ways to give answers instead of just walking out on d interviewer, it only portrays the level of manners she’s got.
Is her life let her enjoy
I think the lady didn’t understand what was asked or better still doesn’t understand the meaning of “controversy ” U0001f602
You have spoken well
Maybe she told the interviewer before the interview not to ask her such question..
Smoking weed ain’t a bad thing but abusing it is bad
Even if she smokes weed and takes alcohol is nobody’s business. People should stay on their lane.
She’s a chronic smoker and acholical that’s why she was a shame about the question. Wen you know you don’t do it why grow angry?
Ggbam simple question she nor fit answer she carry dey foam vexation rubbish woman
Am sure that where ever she is now, she will be regretting her action. Omawunmi sorry ooo.
Omawumi walking out was inmatured.the best thing was to clarify her self on air and quench the eagerness of her fans to know the truth.her walking out of the media will make her lose some self respect from her fans.
And did u expect her to admit d allegations? Hell No. As long as u don’t expect her to say yes its true, then why asking such of not that they just want to create a problem for her.
That’s the point, your point of view is not necessary here. That’s just her taste. Let her be!
You have a problem
Dont post any thing if you dont want people to comment
Critic makes people gros
Have a good day
She smokes herms if she walked out ‘cos of a simple question like that.And maybe she took it before coming for the interview
Buh I think Nigeria presenters should know the kind of question they ask on air, I think it’s meant for viewers to know more about someone not the for viewers or listeners to know someone’s own privacy, why not call Buhari and asked him the problem with 2016 budget, why not ask Buhari as an
interviewer if truly he is an illustrate, I think you guz doesn’t have respect again for our celebrities. This is exactly what Tiwa should have done to save her marriage small. Nigerian presenters are not professional at carrier buh amibo professional.
No wonder she behave in such manners
Yemi Alade is taking over. They both do the same kind of music, so I understand omawummi’s frustration.
Dear Egbi ,najia me Nd u know our reasoning different from Western,if is abroad d celebrity will said d truth Nd dey will understd wit her Nd even find a solution to help her..buh here in Africa we will condemn her,specially najia pple she will be given all kind of names.. Let learn to support our Own nt find way to kill their Ambitious!!!!!!!
I don’t think she’s guilty. I think the interviewer was not professional in all her approach
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Am total disappointed at omowumi
Omawumi u damn ryte…
I am proud of her actions, our presenters take joy in breeding rumors and create unnecessary attention and tension. Same happened in Ghana when a presenter pushed a celebrity about his marriage till the celebrity broke down in tears. It’s high time our presenters grew up in the area of asking reasonable questions. Thumps up to her.
Nawa oo dis omowuni is quite nasty and local….local mannerisms…scattered English…no elloqency….crude…I tire for these 9ja artistes oh…like de don’t know de should carry themselves with dignity…we never finish to d comot from Tbliz wahala…now omowunmi
She must be a smoker n booze woman.
U are too good I can’t watching !!!
to my own opinion dnt take wot you nt proud in puplic, becos 4 you to walk away from camera without prove urself as innocent of the rumours means you at doing it.
She slammed the journalist on her own game because the journalist didn’t do her work of investigative journalism before hand.
Oluwaseun Akinwole see wahala ohh
She was drunk. Point proven.
Am afraid for her husband if any.
Hehehehe Iyke Ngwu
all those who are saying She doesn’t owe anyone an explanation,she decides to drink or smoke let her be,ohh we should let her be right than she buy her own music and listen in the room that one no one care but as far as she sing to the public we have every right to talk about bad things she has been doing
She’s a public figure and the press has a right to ask any question. Her answer is either Yes or no. Do u take acholol or do u smoke weed. Full stop. International press will ask worst questions than that. So what’s her problem. If she doesn’t want the press to ask her annoying questions, she should stop playing music. Cos more annoying questions will still pop up ok.
Hahaha! What a baby! And walking off the set like that. That’s what guilty looks like….
Jadesola Popoola As in sharply
I am proud of her actions, our presenters breed rumors unnecessarily n create tension n attention. The question is has she seen her before? If no why ask? The celebrity was assertive which is a great attribute to have
I love what she did her, that idiot wanted to mess her up, is it your mouth she is using to smoke and drink ? Is it your weed or your alcohol ? Holier than though people, idiot will not respect herself.
Fred it depends on the kind of press interview plz
Guys let b realistic here, let forget abt owawunmi, d question is nt right, it wasnt put 2 a mature level, if am d 1, sure i will do d xame, cos sum question re been ask with caution, let say d truth jare. Nd dont forget everybody has d ryt 2 live he or she want since its nt affecting sum else, #abeg if u ask me! #na who i go ask
Make una hold her o! Before she turns TJ to herself!
Because the way she take switch to psyco mode after she already said “I won’t honour you with an answer” no be here o! She looked like she had taken substance before then. No iota of education (law) or efizzy (celeb) or civility or common sense in her answer and action.
the presenter asked a foolish question by making it looked like she had a confirmed source – “it’s like she is a mother, she is doing motherhood and young girls want to be like her but she has a smoking and drinking habit, how does she keep it away from her children?”- Is this a sensible question Which seeks clarify or a question that seems to be a confirmation?
This a foolish and absolutely foolish question to be asked on national airwaves. The fact that people say she does it doesn’t warrant that it’s a confirmation she does it. Even if I were her I will sue her for character deformation.
Its more like asking she heard a rumour that she’s not a Virgin.. Like interviewers should learn to respect privacy. Most of these guys actually do smoke. we all know but I think it is wrong to ask her that kind of question. The interview was not meant to curb her social manners.. She never smokes in her music videos and what she preaches is good enough already.. Omawunmi did very good with her response. Let’s say she actually smokes, please what response would have been justified over a television network.. People should not just support the interviewer becos probably the first person that commented supported and then the next and everybody thinks yes the interviewer is right.. If you were Omawunmi and you actually do smoke weed which I totally condemn but what would you have said as a reply.. Interviewers shouldnt ruin people’s marriages and careers with stupid and unnecessary questions..
Interview can go anywhere otherwise you will agree what to be discussed beforehand. . She should be able to day her piece without being sensitive about it
Omg….she took that too far….only in Nigeria….even Barack Obama get asked silly and stupid questions….but I like her originality…she is not trying to speak in another tongue like all these other Nigerian artist/ ladies do…
Well na joke I want talk; it be like say she smoke before she enter studio and after that annoyance wetin sure pass no to drink. Anyways on a more serious note I don’t really blame Omawunmi coz she never expected it and couldn’t think of the best reply on the spot so she had to find a way out but not close to the best tho. The interviewer spoke like she was sure but that doesn’t matter as long as she started with “controversy and people are saying blah blah”. Please the interviewer has every right to ask that specific question coz Omawunmi is a public figure and a role model who many people look up to. We are campaigning against drug abuse; and little habits like these eventually lead to that. Her response would have actually helped a lot of youths tho. My Opinion.
Rasheeda Yakubu shyment
Wow! I just fell in love with her
The question to her was embarrassing because her answering may imply that she smokes and drinks so she felt there was no need for her to clear the air bout anything and so she bounced off the interview and that’s it
Put some respeck on her name
Omawumi, u dey craze,Wetin she dey feel like. Her reaction confirms that she a real smoker and drukered
Smoking n drink is not crime
Both of them made a mistake
There are many ways to diffuse that question but she choose the worst way…. you falk my hand WUMI…. well…. I hope you learnt something from this one….
Rashidah Rushbaby Gladys Ihmade Ebhohon Ike una see this one lmao
Omawunmi thumbs up… U should have add slap join. Awon oloriburuku masanfani journalist
HOW CAN SHE DIFFUSE A RUMOUR WHICH ISN’T FACTUAL ??????? NIGERIAN INTERVIEWERS WANT TO COPY OYINBO INTERVIEWERS BY ASKING STUPID DUTTY QUESTIONS, BUT YOU KNOW SAY OUR PEOPLE LIKE OMAWUNMI NO DEY TAKE RUBBISH!!!!! MTCHEW!!!!
Lol trying to play BIRD MAN. you’re finished or you’re done.. I got no more talking. ..RESPECK
Well done OmawumiU0001f44dU0001f44d
Please am not being rude, Who is Lady? And what’s her name.
She is not logical, for the fact that the interviewer has said it is a rumour and not a fact. All she need is flexible response and digress to something else. I hope this will not dent her image, because she suppose to be a role model. The fans will not be happy with her dodging a sensitive question like this.
So if you smoke weed and drink alcohol, be a big girl and own it. Walking off an interview is distasteful and unprofessional. Besides Hiding behind that smokescreen attitude is really a sign of immaturity
I don’t see anything wrong wit what the lady ask Omawunmi, it was a straight question that needed a no I don’t smoke.. She walking out was on called for tho!! If it’s was Oprah that asked her that question so she will walk out like that? E no reach…
Well friends it’s like going to an exam and telling the examinator to tell u ur question it’s not done this is called interview she is a public figure she should know how to carry her self I like her music but she showed that she is guilty of the accusations.What of tiwasavage she came on explained what ever be the case even if she de sleep with 2face as accused ppl are now making videos blaming the thou say every body has issues in his family.Well my girl this is an interview and why it’s called interview is for you u to say ur views over issue and atimes the guestion is not tooo sweet .try work on ur self and ur reactions to issues u are a public figure pls
Good for her…she stood up for her self.
she did not do anything wrong.. maybe she overreacted but did you notice the interviewer did not phrase her question properly?
You are stating there is a controversy and I don’t know about it… But with my drinking and smoking habit how do I separate this as a mother. You literally just said I smoke and drink.. But what you are interested in is how I keep it away from my kids… So the controversy is how I keep my bad habits from my children?
First of all you ask except you have evidence of this.. Do you drink or smoke? No need for big grammar as we have heard rumours of this nature.
Then following the answer if yes…how do you keep it from your kids?
Hence she asked do you have evidence? You are not asking questions properly but you expect proper answer U0001f644U0001f644
I am sorry I would be put off as well if you have evidence I will tell you how I keep it away from my kids..