Teni urges Tremendous Eagles to avenge Nigerian artistes' Grammy loss to S'Africa
Nigerians in South Africa have been warned to pay shut consideration to the place they watch the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final between Tremendous Eagles and Bafana Bafana, and in addition to chorus from wild celebrations ought to Nigeria win.
The warning was issued yesterday in a press release by the Nigerian Excessive Fee in South Africa. The assertion learn: “The eye of the Nigerian Excessive Fee Pretoria has been drawn to doubtlessly inflammatory on-line feedback made by a piece of South African residents towards Nigerians dwelling within the host nation, largely influenced by the upcoming AFCON semi-final between the Tremendous Eagles . and the Bafana Bafana on Wednesday.
“Many of the feedback embrace veiled threats towards 'Nigerians cooking jollof rice' earlier than the match, and 'exhibiting pepper to Nigerians if the Bafana Bafana loses to Tremendous Eagles'.
“On this regard, the Excessive Fee hereby advises the Nigerian neighborhood to be vigilant of their expressions, pay attention to the place they select to look at the match, and chorus from participating in loud, riotous or provocative celebrations when Nigeria is watching the match would win.
“Moreover, Nigerians should preserve the great conduct they’re identified for and abide by the regulation earlier than, throughout and after the match. If provocations happen, they shouldn’t be responded to, however reported to the competent authorities.”
In the meantime, following the surprising final result for Nigerian artistes on the 66th version of the Grammy Awards, which held on Sunday, singer Teniola Apata, aka Teni, has urged the Tremendous Eagles to provide their all for semi-final victory to be secured on Wednesday. match towards South Africa.
She particularly urged star striker Victor Osimhen and his teammates to purpose for a decisive win over the South Africans as revenge for the defeat suffered by some Nigerian artistes by the hands of South African singer Tyla on the 66th Grammys.
It’s value noting that the 2023 Grammy Awards launched a brand new class referred to as Finest African Music Efficiency. This class was supposed to acknowledge the largest songs in Africa for that 12 months. Of all of the nominees, Tyla acquired her first and solely Grammy nomination, which finally turned her first Grammy award in historical past. This got here as a shock to many followers on social media who had anticipated the award to go to Davido or Burna Boy.
This sparked an intense debate on social media, with each celebrities and followers of fashionable Nigerian artists all taking to social media to precise their disgust over the announcement and the win.
