Rising Nigerian pop singer Seyi Shay has released a press statement apologizing to the fan she wrongfully accused of buying likes to win her #jangilovecompetition on Instagram.
The statement reads:
Darling Debbie, @debbie_veren
Please accept our apology for the insinuation of dishonesty to you entering the #myjangilovacompetition. Let me start by thanking you for embracing #JANGILOVA as “yours”. My greatest joy and mission from the onset has been to entertain, engage my fans and touch lives.
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I get excited creating platforms that will unite my fans and myself through laughter, music and the likes of the just concluded social media competition. If during the process, we offended anyone, I apologize from the depth of my heart.
Debbie, kindly accept our apology and the first prize as the winner of the #myjangilovacompetition. You are a fan, with a great voice and passion. We do apologise for the embarrassment this has caused you, your family and friends.
We wish you the very best in all your endeavor and look forward to meeting with you again soon
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Yours Sincerely,
Seyi Shay
#teamseyishay
Seyi Shay had launched the competition at the beginning of May with promises of gifts and prizes for the winners. At the end of the competition, the singer ran foul of her fans when she questioned the integrity of the winner on her Instagram page.
“It has also come to our attention that this entry has over 18,000 likes. As much as I appreciate her sweet voice and the love to enter the competition, me wey get d page never even see up to 5000likes for any other post. We are aware that some people can buy likes on IG so alarm bells are ringing o!” She wrote.
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