Nigerians drag Seyi Shay on Twitter after she criticised a contestant on Nigerian Idols

29 March 2021 at 8:04

Here are some of the reactions by Nigerians on Twitter following the music star's comments.

Seyi Shay [Instagram/IamSeyiShay]

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Odion Okonofua

Nigerian music star Seyi Shay got more than she bargained after she was dragged on Twitter for criticising a contestant on Nigerian Idols.

The music reality show's 6th season kicked on Sunday, March 14, 2021, with Seyi Shay, DJ Sose and Obi Asika as judges.

On it's first episode on Sunday, March 28, Seyi Shay was accused of bullying and criticising a 17-year-old contestant after his performance.

"Somebody lied to you. Somebody told you to come here and audition. You should go back and tell them that they aren't your friend because that was not a good audition. You have a sweet-talking voice and it comes out in your singing voice but your performance is terrible," she wrote.

"You are never going to make money being a singer. I love you, you are so sweet but you are not a singer. You are not a singer. For songwriting, hit me up, we could talk but that singing, it is not going to work. Sorry, Darling."

The music star's comments didn't sit well with a lot of Nigerians as she was dragged on Twitter for being aggressive towards the teenager.

Here are some of the reactions by Nigerians on Twitter over Seyi Shay's comments.

Simon Cowell created the highly successful television show franchises 'The X Factor' & 'Got Talent' which became so popular in the U.S. and the U.K. that it led to spin-offs in several other countries all over the world, you are trying to compare this man’ to Seyi shay? 😂😂 😂😂
— MARK 'Dsoulja OTABOR (@MarkOtabor) March 29, 2021

That Talented Guy don wake up again✌️ Never give up Bro 👊🏿

Thunder fire Seyi Shay!🚶
— Ọmọ Olùṣọ́ 😎🤟💎 (@soloboiofficial) March 29, 2021

When i saw Seyi Shay and Nigerian Idol trending, I thought she went there as a contestant, didn't know she's one of the judges..
Seyi Shay and the guy she bashed are same nah, both are upcoming!!@iamseyishay dey fear make the guy no first her blow.
— Lizzy of PHC🛡 🦄 (@D_LizzyOla) March 29, 2021

This life, being your authentic, most authentic self is the best thing you can do for yourself, Seyi Shay was trying to be a Simon but didn’t realize that even Simon draws the line at kids.
How stupid are you to drag a 17 year old like that ?
— Cello tape according to Pastey Iren (@Agumsy) March 29, 2021

Reality TV shows are largely scripted

Leave Seyi Shay alone abeg
— B!G X ☔️ (@ExcelJoab) March 29, 2021

Seyi Shay just gave the Nigerian idol show some much needed publicity.

All’s well that ends well
— B!G X ☔️ (@ExcelJoab) March 29, 2021

Seyi Shay can actually sing. I don't like the mean comment she made to that guy, but saying she can't sing is a lie.
— Isima (@IsimaOdeh) March 29, 2021

Imagine if the likes of Zlatan, Terry G, Davido, Laycon, Naira Marley, Lil Kesh, Olamide and the others auditioned at #NigerianIdol,

Seyi Shay would have called security guys to beat them out of the building.
— Man City Principal 🕒 (@BarcaPrincipal) March 29, 2021

Hmm Seyi Shay...Werey wan do Simon Cowell but she come no well
— ✯𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆, 𝐌𝐃 (@Dr_youngy) March 29, 2021

But to be honest. Seyi Shay was an upcoming artiste throughout her career. Nothing tangible to attach her to. I’m surprised.
— Lola Okunrin (@lollypeezle) March 29, 2021

Don't put simon Cowell a Seyi Shay in a
sentence. One is successful, the other isn't

I lost interest from the go & Seyi Shay
justified my recent take on this #NigerianIdol

Imagine a 17yr old being told by someone
with a zero musical success that he can't
make it singing. NAHHH
— I Z U (@heisizumichaels) March 29, 2021

Just Imagine say Davido do audition for Seyi shay 10 years ago wetin she for talk? 😂
— Lamarr (@Kinglamarr___) March 29, 2021

Seyi Shay should not have said that the boy would never make it in music. She should have encouraged him to continue working on his vocal training and return for another audition.
— Tayè (@TayeOlusola) March 29, 2021

Seyi Shay just unknowingly promoted this guy with her bad words. I can see his videos all over my TL, now its left to him how fast and efficient he can utilize this little fame

pic.twitter.com/1hsoh22mID
— S.L.E.D.G.E 🔨 (@SledgeAma) March 29, 2021

Seyi Shay collect 😂
I missed
— 𝕂𝕦𝕤𝕤𝕞𝕒𝕟 (@kusssman) March 29, 2021

Seyi Shay has earned her money.She is obviously the designated antagonist & she's done more marketing for the show than anything they've done.I feel for the boy but my view about these things stay same,harsh criticism is part of life & we all give & get it sometimes.He'll be fine
— Babanla (@biolakazeem) March 29, 2021

Seyi Shay should have tried the sandwich approach

Praise first
Criticize
Praise them again

That's how to give feedback

Eg: nice voice, I think your performance could be better if trained, once again, nice voice.

How you say a thing matters also.
— Dr. Chinonso Egemba (@aproko_doctor) March 28, 2021

If Seyi shay tell me say I no fit blow through music, I go tell am straight up make she sef do am if e easy.
— Lamarr (@Kinglamarr___) March 28, 2021

Simon Cowell told Jennifer Hudson at American Idols season 3 that “This is a prize for those who sing and not for those who shout", babe went on to win Oscar, BAFTA, SAG, 2 Grammys (6 nominations)... Seyi Shay no be God.
— Series ‘Baj (@Engr_Series) March 28, 2021

Seyi Shay's choice of words are actually worse than that boy's performance
— MAKANAKI (@black_bhoy_) March 28, 2021

Solo tell wizkid say he no go blow but here we are today. Make person tell that boy say Seyi Shay no be God. Keep your head up king. ✌🏾
— ᴅᴇᴊɪ 🔺🌍 (@dejiverse) March 28, 2021

I don't know if Seyi Shay was harsh or not, but my own be say upcoming artiste no suppose dey any panel dey judge fellow upcoming artistes.
— UG (@UgwunnaEjikem) March 28, 2021

The Seyi shay situation is typical of women in positions, especially when the recipient is of opposite gender. We witness it everyday.. in school, in offices. Everywhere
— Lolade (@Lolade4PF) March 28, 2021

Only God knows what would have been the the fate of the likes of Terry G, Zlatan Ibile and Davido if they had to audition before Seyi Shay to attain stardom. pic.twitter.com/TVS4CO3ABz
— Bamidele👨‍💻 (@Bamidele__Felix) March 28, 2021

If we are to list Top 10 Nigerian female artistes, Seyi shay will be nowhere to be found.
— LERRY (@_AsiwajuLerry) March 28, 2021

Seyi shay trying to be a savage so bad telling someone “he can never make it through music”

she forgot she herself has a dropped out career, mumu !
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) March 28, 2021

I don’t get why you people are angry tbh, Seyi Shay was merely speaking from experience. She probably knows a thing or two about not making it as a singer.
— Abdul 🈴 (@bagofnuts_) March 28, 2021

Omo, na Nigerian idol I blame sha. Seyi shay way suppose dey part of the people way come for audition, na him them give judge.
— DAMOLA 🏀⚽️ ⚾️🔞 (@holardamolar) March 28, 2021

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