That Was So Unnecessary": OAP Dotun Criticizes Whitemoney for Accepting Flavour's Award "On Behalf of the Igbos" at Headies 2025“

 

Popular On-Air Personality (OAP) Dotun has voiced his strong disapproval of reality TV star and singer Whitemoney's acceptance speech for Flavour's award at the Headies Awards 2025, specifically taking issue with Whitemoney's declaration that he was accepting it "on behalf of the Igbos."

The incident occurred last night during the prestigious music award ceremony held in [Insert Venue if known, otherwise use a general description like a prominent venue in Abuja]. As Flavour was announced as the winner in a particular category [If the category is known, insert it here, e.g., "Best Highlife Album"], Whitemoney, who appeared to be representing the singer, took to the stage to accept the honor.

However, it was Whitemoney's acceptance remark that drew the ire of OAP Dotun. In a post shared on his social media platform shortly after the moment, Dotun quoted Whitemoney's words, "On behalf of the Igbos," and followed it with a sharp critique.

"I am sorry, that was so unnecessary," Dotun stated emphatically. "It didn't need that type of narrative. It's an award won by an African; for Afrobeat and a Nigerian #headies2025."

Dotun's reaction highlights a sentiment that the focus should remain on the artistic achievement and its broader national and continental significance, rather than being framed along ethnic lines. His argument emphasizes that the award celebrates African music (Afrobeat) and a Nigerian artist, suggesting that a tribalistic lens was unnecessary and potentially divisive.

The OAP's comments have since sparked a debate online, with some agreeing that Whitemoney's statement was out of place, while others have offered differing perspectives. Some argue that Whitemoney may have intended to express pride in Flavour's Igbo heritage, while others believe that such pronouncements at a national music award ceremony can be misconstrued.

As of this report, Whitemoney and Flavour have yet to publicly address Dotun's criticism. However, the incident has ignited a conversation about representation, identity, and the appropriate context for ethnic affiliations within national award ceremonies celebrating Nigerian and African talent.

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