Dotun criticizes Whitemoney over tribal comments at Headies Awards
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Nigerian media personality Dotun Ojuolape Kayode, popularly known as Do2dtun, has called out reality TV star Whitemoney over his tribal remarks during the 17th Headies Awards ceremony, which took place on Sunday at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos.

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Whitemoney, who was on hand to receive the Afrobeats Single of the Year award on behalf of popular Nigerian artist Flavour, made a controversial comment while accepting the award. During his acceptance speech, Whitemoney stated that he was receiving the award "on behalf of the Igbos." His remark quickly stirred reactions across social media and the entertainment community, as many questioned the appropriateness of such a statement during an event meant to celebrate pan-African achievements in music.

The comment was perceived by some as unnecessary and divisive, as it introduced an ethnic angle to a ceremony that celebrates the contributions of African musicians in a global context. In response to Whitemoney's statement, Do2dtun took to his 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) handle to express his disapproval. In his post, Do2dtun called out Whitemoney, stating that his remarks were not suitable for the occasion.

“‘On behalf of the Igbos.’ I am sorry, that was so unnecessary. It didn’t need that type of narrative. It’s an award won by an African; for Afrobeat and a Nigerian,” he wrote. Do2dtun’s statement, which was widely shared and discussed on social media, sparked a debate on whether it is appropriate to reference ethnic identities at major award ceremonies, especially when such events are designed to promote unity and celebrate achievements on a national or continental level.

The reactions to Do2dtun's post have been mixed. Many agreed with his sentiment, arguing that Whitemoney’s comments detracted from the purpose of the award ceremony. Some social media users felt that the statement was divisive and inappropriate for the occasion, given that the event was about recognizing musical excellence in the Afrobeats genre, which has roots in Nigeria but is celebrated across the African continent and beyond.

However, not everyone shared the same view. An X user @EasYQuality responded to Do2dtun’s post, offering a different perspective. “I think people can give a speech however they like it. I see it like he’s presenting the award to the Igbo tribe and besides, same with Iyabo Ojo’s daughter wedding can be identified as Yoruba wedding,” they wrote, defending Whitemoney’s speech as a personal choice. This view highlighted that some felt the statement could have been an expression of cultural pride or representation, especially as Whitemoney was presenting the award on behalf of an Igbo artist.

Another user, @nikkywinky, also weighed in on the issue, expressing a similar sentiment. “I said this too, it’s so unnecessary. Who sent him to collect the award for Flavor self because it doesn’t look like flavor told him to do that, still went there to say unnecessary things.” This comment echoed the view that Whitemoney’s remarks may have been uncalled for, as there seemed to be no clear reason to bring ethnicity into the award presentation, especially since the award was meant to celebrate a collective African musical achievement rather than personal or regional identities.

Despite the mixed reactions, the controversy has prompted further conversation about the role of ethnic references in public discourse and their impact on major events like the Headies Awards. The debate continues to unfold, with fans and observers weighing in on whether such comments help or hinder the larger goal of celebrating African unity and excellence.

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