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
Truely, I have seen her smoke at the VIP section in club but it’s her life and the interviewer shouldn’t have brought it up. Celebrities take stuff like that personal especially the ladies
Even if she smokes and drinks, she’s still a good entertainer. Have you seen her smoke before? Publish it oh!! Loolzzz
I will NEVER buy or listen to her music again for this idiot attitude she just displayed.
Once you’re a celeb, it’s fair game to ask you any questions whatsoever not unless it was agreed that you won’t be answering personal questions. Her storming out and not settling those questions, have done her brand more bad than good.
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This interview just went left for no reason. Omawumi you were given the platform to kill the lies, but no, you’ve only added to what is out there.
Very very local. She has a lot to still learn.
Smoking and drinking is now a crime? Like…..they now use that to judge people?
And some comments here…. Smh
Her action was on point,she shouldn’t have ask in that manner
I see no reason why she sshould walk out in dat manner, ,, it’s totally wrong. …the lady is free to ask you anything for crying out loud! !!
#Epic….the way the lady asked the question caused the response…
This reporter needs to be fired! I hope no one ever honors her interview request anymore. Omawumi handled it beautifully! And with class! And she is gorgeous!!!
Parnusha Banu En lol
A celeb should be prepared for any question and respond to it in a clever way athough at times she might feel offended…that’s part and parcel of being a public figure.
A celebrity is a public property.She has to pay the price
No good point at all from her ‘. There is a way she should have answered that Question in a good manner & calm way’ she is too aggressive to that Question ‘ probably she might be smoking & drinking truly ‘… she really look like a Chronic weed smoker
I love people who don’t pretend or patronize. She did fantastic with her response.
na wa o! Omawumi don shayo before coming for that interview
Where is she going to get facts from? Apart from herself? Haha silly argument and embarrassing
Omowunmi I’m your biggest fan, I still am and will remain, but time, next just answer the question as is and not take it personal . She’s just a journalist doing her job.
Pls pay attention to 1:00-1:08 in the video… you will find the truth in the question asked. I rest my case!
I love her! She’s not obliged to respond to anything she finds offensive! Truth is, those that like you will continue to, those that don’t, even with all the evidence in the world will still find something, anything to think ill of you.
She handled it like a boss. Articulate and clear – she wasn’t having it. Her call. Respect!
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Very unprofessional. That was not a question. It was an accusation. Omawumi did the right thing by ending it.
As if she had a beef with my Omawunmi… Who freaking made her a judge.. She’s as senseless as her interview..
Bad habit it is,even stoping the interview it’s self is another bad one,warri with there local life,too sad
Actually it wasn’t. Nigerian reporters are trash. It’s a rumor, but she posed the question like it was fact. Omawunmi smoking & drinking “allegedly” does not make her a bad mother in any way. The reporter should have said ‘allegedly’ in her questions. That’s how Americans do it
Chiamaka Ejindu I know but still she was acting too guilty to me sha
As a celebrity u should be used to things like this. Especially reporters trying to make news out of u. Rumors are rumors and it’s her job to say if they’re true or not
Miko Musajye look our peoples!!
the wording of the question was the problem not the question. The interviewer seem to be sure Owu smokes and drinks, but want her to prove that its not affecting the children. And Owu is like “girl, I smoke and drink?” By the way people, it’s only a habit if you can’t do without it for a day.
The Bible says: judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgement ye judge, ye shall be judge: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measure to you again.
The Bible says: judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgement ye judge, ye shall be judge: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measure to you again.
Omawunmi is nothing but a Stupid lady,she does not need to walk away,she suppose to use that golden opportunity to clear the controversy about her norms,for the fact that it was d presenter that brought out that issue,she should have used her common sense to treat such issue with highest level of courtesy cos many young folks who are looking up to be like her by now will change their mindset ,Journalism is gone beyond A for Apple ,Good job the presenter,POOR Omawunmi!!!
Almost every American president in recent times has been asked if they ever smoked weed. I understand it is a private life choice but as a public figure 99% of your life is under public scrutiny whether you like it or not. I can understand her but that is the price you pay for laughing all the way to the bank.
Buhari our papa has d ryt answer. He says our journalists should do more constructive journalism. He said that during an interview n he Was ryt.
I kinda feel she answered it the question indirectly. Guilt makes u run and that’s wat she did. So instead of clearing the air she left me thinking she must be doing these things….the truth hurts sadly… I would still by her music despite her troubles.. It’s the talent we consider not her troubles amy winehouse was a troubled woman with a powerful voice…
In my opinion, i think walking out is totally immature. A celebrity will always get backlash from her fans. It was a rumour like the interview says so all she needs do is answer in a very matured way. “I don’t smoke” will simply do it even if its a lie. Imagine her telling the interviewer “you do not mean well for me” really??? She was just doing her work. Tiwa’s husband did worse and she came out to clear the air? That’s how to do it. A celebrity really do not have a private life….they wish they do but it is what it is.
ALL THESE PEOPLE YOU CALL YOUR CELEB AND ROLE MODELS, I STILL WONDER WHAT VALUES THEY HAVE… NONSENSE…
Omawumi need self control she should learn how to compose herself and answer a simple Questions
Honestly, I like her response. Stand up for your dignity sha.
She should take the cersie walk of shame to atone lol Omawumi: shame, shame, shame, shame, shame
But in all fairness is smoking and drinking an issue as if she is e first ? I mean real journalism is u go through e questions together before interview goes live. Here e journalist was trying to cause controversy. Why r we so judgemental? So what if she smokes n drinks? Does that make her an unfit mother, I would v walked away too was I ambushed by such a silly question
Dang I love this a lot. Something similar happened to Wendy Williams
Omawunmi I love u and I love your music, but I think u could have done better with that interview.What u do or don’t do is ur business but as a celebrity,when asked such questions you should answer like a professional.
If it’s you what will you do. She did the right thing
This one and man de live for house so, God help men!
She is immature. How better can you diffuse a rumour if you don’t ask the object of the rumour.. only the guilty runs when no one chases them.
As a celebrity or star, composure should be ur thing. Expectation of the worst questions should be in ur head. People want to see how their role models behave in public. U should get a PR company to help u Polish ur character. I can imagine Dakore being asked that question. She would have responded with a lot of class. Watch foreign interviews. Comport urself. You are a woman for Petes sakes. I hope ur husband can talk to u at home o!
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Omawumi, you are a disgrace.
I don’t support her addiction but there is no star In the music industry or political scene that don’t use one kind of drug or the other Obama uses MJ used Clinton did , it’s part of the job why should hers be an exceptional, and sensitive issue like this are not suppose to be on interviews, if the lady wanted to address that issue to promote her during the interview she was suppose to tell her about it behind the scene so she can prepare herself I like the way she stepped out , there’s nothing wrong with walking away from an interview a lot of great stars and politician (up to Obama and shakozy )has done it before Why should hers make her rude or irresponsible, I dig ur reaction, that lady is a hater ,she just want to portray her bad not to promote her,tv
Interviews are to promote !!!!
U0001f602U0001f602U0001f602U0001f602U0001f602U0001f602U0001f602U0001f602U0001f602I laugh saaaaa my teeth hurt so bad U0001f602U0001f602U0001f602U0001f60fU0001f60fU0001f60fU0001f60fU0001f60fthat is immaturity Woman,questions asked doesn’t mean you done them,you just had to answer them
The interviewer did not do well at all
Baby,you should’ve cleared the air by answering that question
I’m disappointed with d replies I’m seeing here. The interviewer works with gossip mill Nigeria so what kind of question was Omawumi expecting? What do you think about the runout making the rounds that Tillbliz is a drug addict? Then she go do tatafo on top another
Person matter. Simply immature and probably hypocritical of her. Then again the way the question was asked brought up a judgement
Issue. She questioned her ability/inability to make correct decisions and she just played into the trap
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That was wow!!
Delay schooled LIVE on TV. She blatantly accused Omawumi of smoking and drinking. I believe that there is a way of touching sensitive areas of a celebrity’s life by having a pre interview and asking the one who is going to be interviewed on whether she is comfortable in touching these areas. That shows respect and great care for your guest. But I still think that Omawuni could have diffused her question in a gentle manner. Which that alone proves that she’s smoking and drinking in front of her kids. Why should she storm off the interview hence it is a rumour??U0001f914
Guilty as charged
Guilty as charged, Candice
Couldn’t she have just said no I don’t next question …. U0001f639U0001f639U0001f639drama mama
Once again omowunmi is wrong… This is not the best way to defend yourself…
Some African Journalists Are so Wicked with no Emotions at all and lack professionals, Omawunmi Has Right to walk out of the interview, The Interview look like a kind of pièges to her, which can affect her Career, it looks similar to That of Tiwa Savage also, if I’m in her shoe I will do the same
Omawumi would have handle it very well she leaving was absolutely bad!!!!
Omawunmi , lest we forget is a brand ambassador for some products . What better way for the presenter to investigate a rumor by asking the person involved directly ?
Very good response ……
Nigeria artist dont know what it means to be a celebrity. Just imagined how a well know musician just messed up in public. The other day i saw davido almost fighting some prank guys. Its such a shame.
Whatbyou dont know thta the day u sign up to be a musician or an artist itz the day u signed up to live a life of public interference. The press will track ur every step because its their job. And you are to either hide or face them. Propagandas will come , some you respond and clear some u ignore rather than walking away or fighting your way out of it. All this because youbhave chosen to be a celebrity. Omawumi should understand that her personal weed smoking life can not stop fans from buying her cds if the songs her good . All she needed to do is laugh and either deny or simply say I cant answer your question.
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Hmmm it is very suspicious that she reacted this way… She is definitely a smoker and a drinker
Oh now I get it.. This is obviously not a question of if she smokes/drinks, the interviewer asked how she keeps it from her kids which means she(the interviewer) knows for a fact that Omawumi smokes/drinks. Of course, anybody would have been upset. That was quite rude and judgmental. You can’t now come back and say it was a rumor, when the way you presented your question suggests otherwise. The interviewer should have applied more tact in asking that sort of question abeg.
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Am a ghanaian n wants to contribute to this. We need to analyse the what the question asked n the reaction to the question.
I think the interviewer did not handle the question in the professional way.
If u want to kill a rumour this how u shd ask the question.
The interviewer shd have ask” there is a rumour about u that says u drink n smoke, how true is that?
But if the interviewer ask “how do u keep away ur smoking habit from ur children?
N u all agree that was the question she ask ryt?
That means she has already concluded that she smokes n drink n how is she keeping it away from her children. That was what she means
Kindly analyse the interviewer question very well pls.
Am not seconding omawumi action but I think if the interviewer was wrong.
Mind u this question is in connection with her children, her family for God sake.
Nobody will be happy about this question. Kindly put urself in her shoes.
Is wrong madam interviewer
But if it’s not true…why she mad
This, in actual fact, is what will tarnish her image – that she cannot be held accountable for her actions as a public person and a role model.
I never knew this omowunmi is an idiot with this her. Demented display.
Very rude and arrogant. She cant handle situation professionally, Nigerian Start
I believe she shld be accorded some respect. Its her private life for Gos sake. Yes the interviewer shld have done some digging into that and even discuss likely q with her bf going on stage. You only surprise people with good things not washing their duty linen (if true) to the public. I like the way she took over from the dumb presenter. Waow! She’s really a professional. Even if she smokes and drinks, let who feels hes righteous cast stones of words at her then. As for me my respect for this shoulder risen, level headed, wonderful singer and mother is still intact. All these pulling down q is baaaaad. Has her husband ever come to the public to complain or you think every man is like tellybees of tiwa huh? I expect the company to publicly apologise to her even if its true and not a rumour, its good to let sleeping dogs lie. You cannot claim you mean well of somebody and bring her to full glare with a devilish intention to spoil her haba this is bad o. Abeggggg jawe
Omawunmi was spot on. Interviewer was stupid and judgmental
Nancy Quao see this.
The journalist is an idiot n deserves it. How do you add a follow up question to a rumor??? So unprofessional!!! She should rather ask about the rumor, period! Then Omawumi will tell her story. If she had admitted to the rumor, then she cud ask the follow up question in relation to her kids. Don’t judge people if you don’t know their story. Everyone is fighting one battle or the other, let her be. This is what you get from asking silly unpolished questions. Mtcheeeeeeew!!!
Hmmm I love omawunmi,nevertheless no one is perfect and whatever she goes through in her private life that is her prerogative,but she doesn’t have to storm out of the interview like that she should av shown maturity and tougher skin and once and for all put the rumor to bed.. I forgive u because I’m one of ur fan
She didn’t have to react like that! She was given the perfect opportunity to put to rest this “rumour” and she flared up! Not cool! Even if it’s not a rumour, I’m sure her fans would like to hear her talk about it!
Another birdwoman. Put some respek on her rumor.
She can handle this in a more matured manner, once you honor an invitation for an interview you should come prepared and expect criticism.
It should be a matter of yes and no, whatever it is you there to make people understand what they don’t know about you.
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I love what she did
egbe Emmanuel….look at tiana response, look at urs….kai we exhibit poverty even in simple comments…so because she stormed out that means she is guilty???ok o I rest my case
Walking away does not solve
Omawunmi sis, I love and respect you so much Buh hey sis that act of yours just screamed something. TRUE TRUE.
You should have been more tactical and diplomatic in your answering. Simple. But any ways best of luck.
Telma Nonye Mbachu this is it
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Weldone Omawumi…… Proud of you.
I totally agree with Francisca Ackles!!!!! Let’s listen to that interview again and discern the interviewer’s tactics. The interviewer did not put any question across to Oma but directly accused her of drinking and smoking. That’s not fair!!!! I like Oma’s stand!!!!
I think she have right to leave. People should get their facts.
She ( omawumi ) needs a PR manager asap….
It would be sloppy work on the journalist’s part if she did not follow through with the question . The artist knows the nature of the game she is in, her team should have schooled her. There is no need to take it personal it’s all a game. Nobody knows what the artist had for breakfast i.e unless you know her what you have bought is the packaging. The artist was well within her rights to refute, confirm or not answer or even school the journalist in the importance of checking the veracity of sources. it is all a game