BBNaija 2020: Africa Magic Apologizes For Calling Kiddwaya ‘Serial Flirt’ Following Backlash (photos)
Africa Magic, a PayTV network that airs Big Brother Naija show has apologized for speaking ill of a housemate, Kiddwaya by describing him as a ‘serial flirt’ following backlash.
The entertainment network in a blog post on Sunday, August 9 tagged Kiddwaya a ‘serial flirt’ due to the love triangle that exists between him and two other housemates, Erica and Laycon.
Part of the Africa Magic post reads;
Take a look at the man Erica chose to giver her heart to, Kiddwaya. He has been a serial flirt and though Erica was one of his targets, she wasn’t his first choice like she was for Laycon.
Viewers of the show however expressed displeasure over the post which they claim was an attempt to put Kiddwaya in a bad light, while praising Laycon.
Using the hashtag #JusticeForKiddwaya on Twitter, many Nigerians expressed their dissatisfaction with the post.
African Magic abi BBN calling Kiddwaya a serial flirt is totally biased and disrespectful, i thought BBN was a competitive show, why talk down on one house mate and praise the other?? Totally unacceptable.#JusticeForKiddwaya #EbukaShakeTables #bbnaijalockdown2020 #StarGirlErica pic.twitter.com/LLrfHuSrGp
— A Fan of No-One (@bbnupdateplug) August 9, 2020
It’s a pity that @africamagictv would stoop so low to sell a narrative that was completely different from what we watched. It is a shame that you would write with such unprofessional conduct.
Kiddwaya is not an exploiter!#JusticeForKiddwaya#JusticeForKiddwaya pic.twitter.com/idWsckmE7q— Defender Of The Wayas (@Ritchie_Dony) August 9, 2020
This is the highest level of bias.
Calling Kiddwaya a serial flirt? Why siding another housemate?If this were the other way round, People would say Kidd’s family used their influence on the show.
Do better @africamagictv.#Justiceforkiddwaya #BBNaijialockdown2020 #BbNaija pic.twitter.com/CgBsw8NExk
— Benue Elites (@BenueElites) August 9, 2020
Defaming Kiddywaya’s image wasn’t enough for con last night. Africa magic had to wake up and rub insult on top injury! This is so wrong and should be addressed Biggie!!! #BBNaija
— Chineze (Ex Mrs Walcott 😢 Ozil’s bae💖 (@Amchizzy) August 9, 2020
This agenda against Kiddwaya from Africa Magic is disgusting to see. WHAT!!! #BBNaija pic.twitter.com/KVUINgGTll
— Edmund 💉 (@EdmundOris) August 9, 2020
#JusticeForKiddwaya
Why will Africa Magic right that kind of dirty article on Kidd defaming him?? This is unacceptable. We shall not accept this!— Bluewater (@adegbiji) August 9, 2020
Following backlash, the TV network took to their social media pages to tender an apology to the viewers who feel offended by the statement.
Its Twitter post reads:
Well that was embarrassing! We admit we got a little too carried away and we let our emotions get the best of us. Please remember that the power, as always, remains in your hands.
Well that was embarrassing! We admit we got a little too carried away and we let our emotions get the best of us. Please remember that the power, as always, remains in your hands. #BBNaija
— Big Brother Naija (@BBNaija) August 9, 2020
The blog post about Kiddwaya, Laycon and Erica was then taken down.
