Organisers of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation launch have apologised to journalists over their treatment at the event held on Monday at The Delborough Lagos.
ThisDay senior correspondent Yinka Olatunbosun disclosed the apology in a Facebook post on Tuesday, saying the organisers reached out to her and other journalists following widespread reports about the incident.
“The organisers of Tiwa Savage Foundation launch have issued apologies to Ms. Yinka Olatunbosun and her colleagues for the situation that was widely reported yesterday at The Delborough, Victoria Island Lagos,” she wrote.
She said the Tiwa Savage team acknowledged the concerns raised by journalists who protested against the conditions under which members of the press were asked to cover the event.
“The Tiwa Savage team recognises and appreciates the dignity upheld by the handful of journalists who demanded for better handling of press men at events and wishes to host them this evening-of course without the t-shirts,” Olatunbosun stated.
According to her, she accepted the apology and agreed to make the development public.
“I accepted the apologies and had promised to make it public because of mischief makers who enjoy trolling celebrities using situations such as these,” she added.
Olatunbosun also said the singer was described as being unhappy about the incident.
“Tiwa Savage is described as a courteous celebrity and she is said to be very saddened by this occurrence. We are proud of her and out of respect for her, we will accept the peace offering.”
She expressed appreciation to senior colleagues who intervened after the incident became public.
“My gratitude to all our senior colleagues who made calls regarding the situation. Thanks so much.”
Olatunbosun said the apology was delivered by David Otobo, media consultant for The Delborough.
Several journalists had earlier protested after some members of the press were denied entry to the launch of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation for not wearing branded T-shirts provided by the organisers. The requirement drew criticism from journalists who said it was outright disrespectful and undermined professional standards for covering events.
