Nigerian songstress, Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni has broken her silence after receiving a National Honour on Tuesday, 11th October which was duly presented to her by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.
Teni, TuBaba, Burna Boy alongside a host of others were nominated for the national honours.
However, the singer came under fire due to the manner she collected the award from Buhari which some claimed was disrespectful.
Amid the brouhahas especially on the micro-blogging platform, Twitter, Teni took to her Instagram handle where she shared a clearer video of herself receiving the award from the president which seemingly rules out claims of disrespect.
The video was also accompanied by a message of appreciation to God, the president, and her family.
She wrote:
With honour and gratitude to God, it was indeed a joyous moment to receive a National Honor yesterday. I was conferred MON (Member of the Order of the Niger) by His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR @muhammadubuhari President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the National Awards Committee headed by Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, the Emir of Lafia, after diligently going through over 5,000 submissions.
Special thanks to God for this, the Federal Government, my loved ones and to you all supporting me from day 1. This honor is for the entire family of Rt. Brigadier General Simeon Olaosebikan Apata (Ascend), My Father.
I was granted this award for “consistent and meaningful participation in community and/or national development; rendering unsolicited, selfless and philanthropic services to humanity; outstanding sacrifice in the defence of a cause popularly adjudged to be positive, relevant and beneficial to the nation and community.’’
To the all the young girls this one is for you. Let’s not forget to stop dreaming. Nothing is impossible
Back to the work that got me here.
New music soon.
Refer to her post below:
