- Team of Tiwa Savage apologises to Nigerian journalists
- Incident occurred during Tiwa Savage Music Foundation launch
- Journalists reportedly asked to wear branded polo shirts before entry
- Meeting brokered by media personality Azuka Ogujiuba
The team of Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has apologised to journalists following the alleged maltreatment of members of the press during the launch of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation on March 9, 2026.
At a reconciliation meeting brokered by Nigerian media personality Azuka Ogujiuba, representatives of Tiwa Savage, led by Vannessa Amadi-Ogbonna, told journalists that they neither instructed nor approved the treatment allegedly meted out to members of the media at the event.
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One of the complaints raised by journalists was the directive that they had to wear polo shirts branded with the name of the venue, The Delborough Lagos, before they could gain entry into the premises.
The public relations firm Fola PR, represented by its founder Shade Teyibo, also apologised over the incident and appealed to journalists to move past the situation in the spirit of continued collaboration.
Management of The Delborough Lagos, represented by Business Development Manager Jimmy Antonios, also expressed regret over the development and assured journalists that such treatment would not occur again.
Journalists who attended the meeting expressed hope that Nigerian media professionals would in the future receive the same level of respect often accorded to foreign journalists at major events.
Many described the foundation launch as a deeply embarrassing experience, noting that what should have been a landmark event for Nigeria’s creative sector instead turned into an incident marked by disrespect toward the press.
Earlier on March 9, journalists invited to cover the launch at The Delborough Lagos alleged that they were humiliated by bouncers and venue management.
Some reporters claimed they were treated with classism, separated from other guests and asked to wait at the gate for hours.
One journalist said the event was scheduled to begin at 5 p.m., but even those who arrived two hours early were denied entry while other guests were allowed to enter the venue without difficulty.