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Teni said she first met IBD Dende in 2014 and is unaware of the latter’s involvement in any criminal activities as alleged.

I'm unaware he's involved in crimes - Teni defends prostrating for IBD Dende | Pulse Nigeria

Nurudeen Shotayo

<h2><strong>Nigerian singer Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni, has defended her decision to prostrate to greet popular businessman and socialite Ibrahim Egungbohun Dende, aka IBD Dende, on a plane.</strong></h2>

<p>In a post on her <strong><em>X</em></strong> handle on Friday, May 3, 2024, Teni shared a video of herself hailing and prostrating for IBD Dende on a plane.</p>

<p><em>"I meet IBD Dende for plane, baba don drop oooooooo!!!! Make I land first!!!!!!&nbsp;I go share the update!!!,</em>" the singer captioned the video.</p>

<p>However, the development infuriated many Nigerians who didn't hesitate to call out the musician on social media.</p>

<p>This is because a recent investigative work by Nigerian journalist, <strong>Fisayo Dairo</strong>, linked the businessman to a smuggling ring.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/singer-teni-issues-strong-warning-to-those-constantly-begging-her-for-money/gy9wqld"><strong>Singer Teni issues strong warning to those constantly begging her for money</strong></a></p>

<p>The reporter also named the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NIS), <strong>Bashir Adewale Adeniyi</strong>, and the Inspector General of the Nigerian Police Force, <strong>Kayode Egbetokun</strong>, as complicit in IBD Dende's alleged smuggling activities.</p>

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<h3><strong>Teni defends greeting IBD Dende</strong></h3>

<p>However, reacting to the criticisms, Teni explained that she was unaware of the businessman's alleged involvement in criminal activities, stressing her disapproval of criminals.</p>

<p>She also recalled that IBD Dende showed her kindness when they first met in 2014 even before she hit stardom, and she has held him in high esteem since then.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/singer-teni-only-started-drinking-alcohol-in-2021/dm1lqns"><strong>Singer Teni only started drinking alcohol in 2021 to find out what it feels like</strong></a></p>

<p><em>“Met IBD in 2014 and he was so good to me, even before I blew up, So when I see him, its always love.</em></p>

<p><em>“I honestly had no knowledge of any criminal activities associated with him. I do not support criminals, so let the law take its course,” </em>she tweeted on Saturday.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I MEET IBD DENDE FOR PLANE, BABA DON DROP OOOOOOOO!!!! MAKE I LAND FISRT!!!!!! I GO SHARE UPDATE!!! <a href="https://t.co/yuI7xw6b0C">pic.twitter.com/yuI7xw6b0C</a></p>&mdash; THE REAL IDAN (@TeniEntertainer) <a href="https://twitter.com/TeniEntertainer/status/1786401453180903477?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Meanwhile, it appears the entertainer's explanations did little to convince the critics, who remained unrelenting in their condemnation of her action.</p>

<p>Perhaps, the hordes of criticisms struck some nerve as Teni decided to go all out against her attackers on her <strong><em>X </em></strong>handle.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I GOT 20 KIDS IN SCHOOL, 10 PRIVATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, 3 IN BABCOCK, 3 IN C.U, 3 IN REEDEMERS AND 1 IN AUN, <br><br>10 KIDS IN PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS, 3 IN THE EAST,  3 IN LAGOS AND 1 IN JOS. ALL IN BOARDING SCHOOL. I PAY AND TAKE CARE OF THEIR FEES, AND IM ACTIVE IN THEIR LIVES.…</p>&mdash; THE REAL IDAN (@TeniEntertainer) <a href="https://twitter.com/TeniEntertainer/status/1786665044035379470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">HYPOCRITES 😂😂😂</p>&mdash; THE REAL IDAN (@TeniEntertainer) <a href="https://twitter.com/TeniEntertainer/status/1786679067514638798?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
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