Revealed: 'If I refused to stand up, I would come off as being arrogant and badly behaved' - Niniola blames the organisers for her poor performance at the Headies

Last night, Niniola had perhaps the most uncordinated, drab and obviously unrehearsed perfomance at the 12 Headies awards in Lagos.

Everything was off, from her outfit, to the chewing gum in her mouth to mis-steps with the dancers. The singer has now come out to explain and blames the organisers for throwing her under the bus without prior notice.

According to Niniola, 'If I refused to stand up and respond to the announcement, I would come off as being arrogant and badly behaved (most likely comments would be made about how little fame and success have gotten to my head) since everyone knew I was in the hall'.

See the rest of her tweets below...
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@OfficialNiniola
I honestly was not going to address t issue but I was very firmly convinced within me that I owed each and every of you a detailed explanation on why I had a performance that was far below usual expectation of my performance
#Headies2018
2:30 AM - May 6, 2018
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@OfficialNiniola
I had flown in from Owerri after a performance yesterday (the evening o the Headies), to grace the Award eve that has served as a platform for us a entertainers and I unfortunately could rehearse with the Band or even work any performance set for the Show
#Headies2018
2:33 AM - May 6, 2018
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@OfficialNiniola
I am thankful to everyone that messa and called to enquire about my performance at the Headies Awards. I shows a clear understanding of the typical nature of my stagecraft.
#Headies2018
2:28 AM - May 6, 2018
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@OfficialNiniola
I promptly informed the organizers th would not be performing as I am very particular about my Brand and the performance delivery I give to my frie and supporters that have helped my career to the point that it is today.
#Headies2018
2:36 AM - May 6, 2018
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@OfficialNiniola
I was informed that the song would b played and dancers would have their to it. It was however to my greatest surprise that the Host called my name the performance. Here I was, not dres for a performance, stunned, dazed an disarray. #Headies2018
2:39 AM - May 6, 2018
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@OfficialNiniola
If I refused to stand up and respond t the announcement, I would come off being arrogant and badly behaved (m likely comments would be made abou how little fame and success have gott to my head) since everyone knew I w the hall. #Headies2018
2:41 AM - May 6, 2018
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@OfficialNiniola
On the Flipside, if I went on stage, I w likely to be out of tune with the Band the entire set which I had not rehears for. #Headies2018
2:43 AM - May 6, 2018
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@OfficialNiniola
In a confused state, I made the decisi in that split second, out of respect to organizers and my fans, to honor the and put in the most that I could.
#Headies2018
2:47 AM - May 6, 2018
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@OfficialNiniola
While on my sit in the hall, I had been chewing gum to keep me awake as I really exhausted from my prior performance and flight and I had not been able to sleep. #Headies2018
2:49 AM - May 6, 2018
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@OfficialNiniola
In my rush to respond to the unexpect announcement, I totally forgot I had t gum in my mouth and got on stage. I could not spit it out anymore and I thought I’d be able to pull off a performance with it in my mouth. #Headies2018
2:52 AM - May 6, 2018
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@OfficialNiniola
Apparently, I could not and for that I sincerely apologize.
I take my craft very seriously, and I D NOT JOKE with the quality of service I deliver to my fans. #Headies2018
2:53 AM - May 6, 2018
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@OfficialNiniola
There is no performance that I ever consider bigger than the other as I al put in my best at every opportunity I g to reciprocate the love my fans have shown me. #Headies2018
2:57 AM - May 6, 2018
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@OfficialNiniola
I am grateful to everyone that vouche for me to point out my unpreparednes for the performance and I want to ass you that I do not take the confidence have reposed in me for granted.
#Headies2018
2:59 AM - May 6, 2018
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My gratitude and regards to the Headi for the Platform and opportunity.
Thank you and God bless us all. #Headies2018
3:00 AM - May 6, 2018
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