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
No be small matter o. Lmao
I’m so loving omawumi here….people just sit and live other people’s lives for them spreading stupid stories…. Go girl…..you are sure on point…..the interviewer felt small serves her right anyways
Dapo Tafari Lionheart see this
She got pisd o charley. M just imagining her on Delay Show
Omo omawumi don’t play
The woman on the left looks like you Ebony Ukaoma Blacklace
That’s not Delay but yeah..
Thanks for the notice!!
Take am, our father well well! Lol
The day the truth comes out and it happens that she actually smokes and drinks we will ask the question…who means who well?
The interviewer is not properly dressed. There is a rumour in town that the moron is a street girl. Mtchew.
Laolu Senbanjo this looks like one of your designs o (the jacket) I bet I am not wrong …lovely U0001f60d
Horlawaley many thanks for your contribution ! I want to queue behind you with your views ! It was no more a fact finding question but assassination of Omawumi s character in a very vindictive manner, very sad
Egbo Obiora Egbo
Tosan Kemilla Ogbe, nicely done…
Since when has Omawumi’s private life become a national issue? Hun!
Madam #interviewer, as a woman, how do you intend to “#Kill/curtail your #HABIT of #EROTIC eating of banana in the public as #young girls look up to you as a public image.
#PLEASE, fill in the answer below. …………………
Irrespective of the rumor, where was the media when she was not famous? I believe everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Omawunmi does not owe anyone explanation about how she should live her life but only exercise her right to freedom of speech and movement. The media or the interviewers should always do their homework before trying to twist words or complicated people’s lives. No one is perfect and the so called media should focus more on going economy situation instead of making up lies and rumors. ( Just my own opinion)
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Irrespective of the rumor, where was the media when she was not famous? I believe everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Omawunmi does not owe anyone explanation about how she should live her life but only exercise her right to freedom of speech and movement. The media or the interviewers should always do their homework before trying to twist words or complicated people’s lives. No one is perfect and the so called media should focus more on going economy situation instead of making up lies and rumors. ( Just my own opinion )
Shuuu! Na kwetion the lady be ask o, why she come de vex like this? Abi I miss something?
Omawumi is rude & walking away during the interview is totally wrong.
What is wrong with that girl? Just because you are somewhat in my country doesn’t mean you should storm off like that live on air, even Obama was asked about his Muslim name being linked to terrorism and he answered and put the record straight, so who is this girl that can’t answer a simple question and got angry? Meaning she does what was asked, Naija we hail thee but to be honest I don’t know who she is!
Lady ladies especially this film star lady please hear me out.. !!!!This journalist was just doing her job.. Her job as a journalist is to ask questions and you agreeing to the interview is to answer YES OR NO, it was an opportunity for you to truelly let your so called fans know if you were doing ” smoking and drinking ” you have to realize that by the nature of your work which I assume is ACTING that brings you on NATIONAL television and all over the WORLD including USA AND EUROPE right now..I think you underestimate the power you have being a star on television.. What you should do is media training.. How to go about interview like this before you mess all your followers up… You need training after all ask yourself this question: how many interview like this can you RUN AWAY from ? Go back them and apologize on air about how you reacted and left !!!! It was not cool ..You need media training.. Contact me and I can help :
Interviewer: What is the website of NSCDC?
Officer: Are you trying to imply I don’t know the website of my own organization? In fact you don’t wish me well, I will not dignify your question with an answer, this interview is over. My Oga at the top will come and answer you . Dazzol!!!
Truth be told people, She did not handle this well, she was given an opportunity to dispel the rumor and even win more fans over by her maturity and composure but alas, she had to play the “Warri card”
She could have even made a lighter note of the response by miming “if you ask me, Na who I go ask” and made a joke of it like Warri people normally do and today they control the multi million Naira comedy industry in Nigeria.. Do you guys watch Oprah? Even Obama interviews. More annoying questions have been asked and truly great role models handle it maturely. She needs to put out a press statement and APOLOGIZE to the media organization. When you sign on to the public for your career and livelihood, you loose certain privacy privileges and you are accountable for your conduct whether public or private. More so when some of your songs are like nursery rhymes to our children.. End of discussion!
This interviewer never mention they said smokes or drink…she only said a woman smokes.drink …how does such a woman deal with children..simple answer a straight forward statement technically in defence or support…that settlles it and her personality maintained..afterall I dont know if she does those thing they mentioned…now I have a litle clue if she does..
She dint mention who…..omawunmi just assumed shes the topic of duscursion…one can still defend it even though…no be interview?
I think she smokes….because if not she won’t be that pissed off….
I think she smokes….because if not she won’t be that pissed off…….
Don’t speak like an illiterate, please. That’s neither here nor there.
This is the first time i am seeing this Omawumi star. Infact i like her already and i am going to look up her music. Journalists talk out questions with stars before doing an interview. Why would she want to do this kind of messU0001f914. That journalist is neither being fair nor professional. We should try to support each other and not break each other. Go Omawumi…
Omawumi shld av askd d interviewer if she is a prostitute judgin from d mini dress n clavage… Unprofessionals
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Omawumi wan quite unprofessional in the way she handled the interview. The interviewer has the right to ask any question. This shows Omowunmi is quite not fully matured for interviews. Imagine if it was CNN Amanpour (hope I got the spelling right) or Oprah. These people will grill you with questions that will drive you crazy. Really disappointed in her and she needs to apologize to this lady. The interviewer was professional and even tried to brush it aside.
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No mind them hate. Half baked journalist. Jealousy thinz.
Somebody got put in their place!!!!
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But that was a sensitive issue which was a private affair. She shld have respected the artist and her privacy. Can u ask Lil Wayne y he smokes or some other female artist. Na her life. Free her.
Woow! Ganz chillig gekillt!
I love what she did
Attitude is everything…even with omawuni’s response one will think other wise….
Omawunmi did the right thing! Dat wasn’t a question or rumours to be cleared it was more like she was guilty and how did she live wit her guilt pertaining to her kids….dat is absolutely wrong and lack of common sense and character assassination b4 her fans!
Listen to this moron of a journalist,
If na me dat stupid girl askd that kind question eh!, i go wosse am slap wey she no go fit contend with. Can u imagine!!!. There’ s a rumour that u smoke and drink, and there she goes”how do u handle that in the presence of ur kids!!. Omawumi played a big girl but me i go tear the girl a supper man slap. I wonder why they neva sak the bitch sef!!. Journalist my foot!!!.
EVERYBODY THAT SAID SOMETHN WRONG ABT OMAWUMI BEHAVIOUR HERE HAS IQ OF 70’S. and i want to interview them my self. “There is a rumour that u slept with ur father and hw do u handle it around ur mother?. Pls repond if u ar a woman!!.
Then for men, there is a rumour that u slept with ur stepmother and hw do u handle it around ur dad?!. Pls respond!!..
False info is character killing,research before u anchor on air(poor broadcasting)
@ Emamanuel Ikeokonta, don’t be surprised when it comes to most Nigerians, you should always expect the unexpected. I don’t understand why she responded with a defense mechanism to a simple question. She needs to go to community college and take speech class.
Prince Abdul the thing tire me o
Ifeanyi michael u should ask it this way: how would u react if you were askd on national tv “there is a rumor that u slept with ur daddy, now how did u keep the affair from your mommy?” N your whole family is watching the show?
Omo Wumi of this world is being funny to have reacted the way she did You should have stored it in mind that you are a public figure that could be asked questions about any thing about your business or pleasure life .May be the jonalist believes that Sister Omowumi is already aware that any questions can be asked. However , there should not have been any crime for such questions to the extent of bevacating the studio sit as the whole world was watching the scene .waooooo it’s unbelievable and unethical
Omawumi… smoking nd drinking.lol…y storm out of am interview like that… who cares if u smoke, drink or take crack.. babes everyone has his or her own poison nd issues. I did applaud ur career skill but dis anger skill needs to b managed.. An interview is an interview which is meant for getting facts and clearing out controversies… Y didnt u pick ur questions in the first place rather than swell up in anger and storm out. Bad impression. Next time clear the air and move on. SIMPLE!.
Nigerians stars are arrogants
If you ask me, na who I go ask? The matter wey you see so, e heavy for mouth. Celebrities have good, bad and ugly life to manage, medias should help then and not to rubbish them.
Celebrities also struggles to give their fans the best from scandals. Believe me, they struggle everyday to maintain their personality.
E no easy to sustain yourself at the peak.
I don’t know why you guy are talking like this how can an interviewer come with unconfirmed rumours and try to jeopardise the work a celebrity spend their whole life building, everyone is entitled to a private life and what ever an artist does in his private life do not concern the general public as long as it don’t affect their work and productivity, so why do you derive pleasure in ridiculing other people and making a living out of it… The other day, Linda tried to expose what was going on in wizzy’s private life and I strongly remember how she felt and reacted when a fan accused her of buying a fake bag weeks before ***hypocrisy*** so how come people love to do to others what they don’t wish done to them? And they even earn a living from it… Na WA o
Put some “Respeck” or her name.. In Birdman’s voice. Lmao. Just passing anyway.
Put some “Respeck” or her name.. In Birdman’s voice. Lmao. Just passing anyway.
It’s an interview, it’s an opportunity for her to clear herself if she’s not doing what she was accused of, that’s where maturity comes in, you’re a public personality so you should be ready as u sit on hot bench. ☹️
It’s an interview, it’s an opportunity for her to clear herself if she’s not doing what she was accused of, that’s where maturity comes in, you’re a public personality so you should be ready as u sit on hot bench. ☹️
It’s very funny…that is Wat happens if u are popular …pple say all sorts about you and it’s the job of the press to publish it and if u grant them an interview. .it’s ur opportunity to correct such…I would have expected better from her…she should have handled that maturely and as a public figure be more tactful next time…probably tell them Wat she doesn’t want discussed. Her reaction fits into Wat she’s been accused of…irrational. .
It’s very funny…that is Wat happens if u are popular …pple say all sorts about you and it’s the job of the press to publish it and if u grant them an interview. .it’s ur opportunity to correct such…I would have expected better from her…she should have handled that maturely and as a public figure be more tactful next time…probably tell them Wat she doesn’t want discussed. Her reaction fits into Wat she’s been accused of…irrational. .
Why is she mad if she doesn’t smoke n drink?
Why is she mad if she doesn’t smoke n drink?
I c no wrong in her question, just that like the celebrity said u’ve got to bring an evidence. But still, I don’t get why she was butt hurt.
Said that right!!!
Miss interviewer, what nonsense. Good answer song bird.
Zibi Anani Na so?
In birdman’s voice ‘put some respeck on my name’ u rock girl
Media deserves that at times
I knew I liked this chic! Your daddy’s daddy’s daddy’s dads dad… The girl has taken over… I can’t stop laughing… Nigerian journalism and their celebrities sha!!!
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The interviewer got schooled! Nice one @ Omawummi
What made Omawumi popular was not her personal life. Everybody has a closet, what gave the interviewer the right or moral high ground to weigh in on another person’s closet when she (Omawumi) is not a public officer? This is pure journalistic hypocrisy now prevalent in the electronic media especially the OAPs. Making music in our clime is a hustle and no artist/artiste asked for mentorship so cut this crap of celebrities being role models.
Go interview snoop dog or even basket mouth and i, we nor dey hide am. If we smoke high they called it high grade. We never pass when it come to drug text. Am just be honest.
Like #Skepta #Omawumi #ShutDown this sorry excuse of an interview. Quit this neanderthal habit of trying to stain our peoples careers.
I like how she handled it though
Why is it a issue that she smokes and drinks is she making Christian music? Is she Islam? I don’t get the attack in her. Then again I’m in America soooooo.
People are free to do whatever they want. … Nigerians always do put up appearances. ..our women don’t smoke
…yes they do …our women don’t drink yes they do ….secrecy causes tragedies. ..be yourself …. stop lying ….
Celebrity don’t act like that… A celebrity should be ready to answer any question as mature as possible…must be in control of his or her emotions…OMOWUMI IS WRONG THERE ,THAT’S NOT A LIFE OF A CELEBRITY… HANDLING FAME,HATE GOSSIP,SUCCESS E. T. C ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CELEBRITY
lol. am I confused or hearing amiss? I don’t think she was asking Omawumi if it was a rumor. THE INTERVIEWER ASKED HOW SHE KEEPS HER HABIT AWAY FROM HER KIDS, SHE DIDN’T ASK IF SHE SMOKES…the interviewer STATED she had a smoking/drinking habit Dee Trumpet….lmao analyze
It’s her life , pls let her be . u dont feed or buy her the drinks and weed
Well done Omawumi. You don’t owe hear say’s any explanation.
She is not on point she on defensive side which makes her guilty of the aligation
So what if she smoke weed oh what nobody is perfect and saint ….she did not kill anybody l smoke weed too and did not learn it from my mom she never smoke and drink
Very good answer Omawume
SHE ASKED A QUESTION, HER RIGHT IS TO PROVE HER SELF. THERE’S NOTHING THE INTERVIEWER DID WRONG. NIGER MENTALITY
‘And you will publish it ooo’
Hahaha.
Hadiza Unaeze see this
So we must know and see Obasonjo drinking garri before we can interview him about it Abu?, Omawumi is totally wrong.
The question was how do you separate smoking and drinking from your kids! To ask warri woman such a question, it’s a crime!especially if she didn’t smoke or drink.if the interview was held in in her own town warri, That lady would Have receive 24 stroke of the cane for such a stupid question.
Completely disappointed omawunmi
Nigerians and conclusion, the interviewer didn’t ask her if she smokes or not, she asked how she is going to hide that away from her kids and her wanna be. Simply means she had concluded that she smoke. Omawumi was right,instead or altering things that will turn to havoc she walks out of it. Perfect even recently legendary rkelly did same to an interviewer. Haha must every journalist be Linda ekeji
I like her, well said sista!
Guilty conscience dey worry u, i don’t even like u! Arrogant! Yeye girl! Star my foot!
I believe this is acting!!is not real to me
Dat’s my girl, Omawunmi!! I too like your style.. I feel you… Yes, teach them how to conduct an interview.. Smweew!!!
You not a good role model Aunty. You disappointed your fans with the way you walk out of that interview. There was nothing wrong in that question, if you are not really smoking and drinking. That was an opportunity for you to set it straight that you are clean, but you miss it.
On this occasion Onawunmi is wrong. It’s for her to clear up the rumour once and for all and not go on the defensive with an interviewer that is doing her job. Personally I don’t think the question warranted all that agro, she needs to lightened up and enjoy whatever she’s got going on.#dontknowher.
Way to go Omawumi. Beasts and lunatics litter the streets of that banana republic called Nigeria
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