Here are some of the reactions by Nigerians on Twitter following the music star’s comments.
Nigerian music star Seyi Shay got more than she bargained after she was dragged on Twitter for criticising a contestant on Nigerian Idol.
The music reality show’s 6th season kicked on Sunday, March 14, 2021, with Seyi Shay, DJ Sose and Obi Asika as judges.
On it’s second episode on Sunday, March 28, Seyi Shay was accused of bullying and criticising a 17-year-old contestant after his performance.
Somebody lied to you. Somebody told you to come here and audition. You should go back and tell them that they aren’t your friend because that was not a good audition. You have a sweet-talking voice and it comes out in your singing voice but your performance is terrible,” she wrote.
“You are never going to make money being a singer. I love you, you are so sweet but you are not a singer. You are not a singer. For songwriting, hit me up, we could talk but that singing, it is not going to work. Sorry, Darling.”
The music star’s comments didn’t sit well with a lot of Nigerians as she was dragged on Twitter for being aggressive towards the teenager.
Here are some of the reactions by Nigerians on Twitter over Seyi Shay’s comments.
*At Gunpoint*
“Mention 3 Seyi Shay songs”
I don go be that😭— Omoniyi Israel (@OMOlSSY) March 28, 2021
No cap 🧢 but there's actually a "Seyi Shay" in most Nigerian women who find themselves in top positions in this country
— 〽️ABDULMUTOLEEB OYELEKE® (@Oye440) March 29, 2021
Simon Cowell created the highly successful television show franchises 'The X Factor' & 'Got Talent' which became so popular in the U.S. and the U.K. that it led to spin-offs in several other countries all over the world, you are trying to compare this man’ to Seyi shay? 😂😂 😂😂
— MARK 'Dsoulja OTABOR (@MarkOtabor) March 29, 2021
That Talented Guy don wake up again✌️ Never give up Bro 👊🏿
Thunder fire Seyi Shay!🚶
— Ọmọ Olùṣọ́ 😎🤟💎 (@soloboiofficial) March 29, 2021
When i saw Seyi Shay and Nigerian Idol trending, I thought she went there as a contestant, didn't know she's one of the judges..
Seyi Shay and the guy she bashed are same nah, both are upcoming!!@iamseyishay dey fear make the guy no first her blow.— Lizzy of Port Harcourt (@D_LizzyOla) March 29, 2021
This life, being your authentic, most authentic self is the best thing you can do for yourself, Seyi Shay was trying to be a Simon but didn’t realize that even Simon draws the line at kids.
How stupid are you to drag a 17 year old like that ?— Ahagiefula . (@asiuolssim) March 29, 2021
Seyi Shay just gave the Nigerian idol show some much needed publicity.
All’s well that ends well
— Excel! 🇳🇬 (@ExcelJoab) March 29, 2021
Seyi Shay can actually sing. I don't like the mean comment she made to that guy, but saying she can't sing is a lie.
— World Publicist (@IsimaOdeh) March 29, 2021
Imagine if the likes of Zlatan, Terry G, Davido, Laycon, Naira Marley, Lil Kesh, Olamide and the others auditioned at #NigerianIdol,
Seyi Shay would have called security guys to beat them out of the building.
— Proud Barca Principal ⚽ (@TheGeniusJaj) March 29, 2021
Hmm Seyi Shay…Werey wan do Simon Cowell but she come no well
— ✰𝐃𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆🥀 (@Dr_youngy) March 29, 2021
But to be honest. Seyi Shay was an upcoming artiste throughout her career. Nothing tangible to attach her to. I’m surprised.
— Lola Okunrin (@lollypeezle) March 29, 2021