• BBNaija’s Angel drums support for Tiwa

Embattled Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, who is presently battling to redeem her battered image following leaked sex tape scandal, may be on the verge of losing some endorsements as the scandal continues to reverberate on social media.

After a long period of waiting, the social media went haywire on Wedsneday following the release of a sex-tape allegedly involving the singer and her boyfriend.

Though Tiwa is yet to confirm or deny whether she is the one captured in the video, she had earlier in an interview with American OAP, Angie Martinez of Power 105.1, raised the alarm that she was being blackmailed by an unknown person with a sex tape

She had expressed concerns about what the blackmailer could do with the clip, even as she claimed that the video was accidentally posted on Snapchat by her lover, who immediately deleted it.

Although she maintained that she would not pay a dime to the blackmailer, Tiwa feared that the intimate clip could negatively affect her career and public image.

Some Nigerians who doubted the singer opined that the alleged sex tape ‘scandal was a publicity stunt for her now released remix of ‘Somebody’s son” ft Brandy.

Reactions as suspected blackmailer releases alleged sex tape of Tiwa Savage with boyfriend

But Tiwa Savage stated that those saying it was a publicity stunt were merely disappointed that she was able to control the narrative and not allow the ‘blackmailer’ destroy her.

However, Tiwa’s alleged sex tape was eventually released. The blackmailer released the tape in the dead of Tuesday night and by morning, it had already taken over every gossip corner.

Fans were stunned when the singer’s intimate moment with her lover was seen. The girl in the sex tape had a striking resemblance to the ‘Koroba crooner, many argued.

ANGEL

With the social media space in a frenzy, Tiwa who seemed not bothered showed off the diamond encrusted wristwatch she purchased.

Although it is not confirmed if the woman in the viral video is Tiwa Savage or if the released clip was that which the 41- year-old spoke of, the singer has remained mute on the issue.

Many have condemned the blackmailer for releasing the footage while other chide the songstress who is not a stranger to controversies for being careless.

Condemning the actions, some Nigerians said the clip was released because she bragged about ‘controlling the narrative.

Looking at the negative effect of the matter on the artiste, a PR expert said that although, the entertainment industry has been engulfed with several controversies involving many other artistes, one that is sex related threatens an artist’s career and public image.

“The industry is filled with several scandals; from domestic violence to rumored infidelity or rumored extra-marital affairs, but when a sex tape of an artist is released, it is a huge blow.

“It takes months, sometimes years to correct the damage such clip can cause. Sex tape damage control is a herculean task. Most endorsement deals come with moral clauses that give the company the right to exit the contract if a celebrity lands in trouble, as such could tarnish their reputation.”

Amid the backlash, some celebrities like Harrysong, Nedu, Mercy Aigbe, IK Ogbonna, Tacha Akide and BBNaija’s Angel Smith have drummed support for the singer. They heaped accolades and encouraged her.

Former Big Brother Naija, BBNaija season 6 housemate, Angel Smith has joined the support train for Tiwa Savage. The equally controversial Angel asked Nigerians to stop ‘victim blaming’ Tiwa Savage over the leaked sex tape.

Angel in a thread on her Twitter page said the blame should be on the person who decided to leak the sex tape and not the fact that Tiwa Savage decided to record the act.

Stating that leaking of nudes is a criminal offense, Angel hoped that one of those responsible for such act be made to face the law soon.

Her tweets read: “ The problem will never be the fact that someone made a sex tape or that someone took a picture naked, the problem will always lie with the person that decided to leak it. Stop victim blaming.

“Leaking someone’s nudes is a criminal offense. I hope one of you becomes a scapegoat.”

Responding to those criticising Tiwa Savage for recording the sex tape, Angel said the attention should be diverted to the person who shared the video.

“No matter how many times people tell others not to record themselves, they still will and that’s okay. Divert this attention to people who think it’s okay that people should be punished for their own choices,” Angel wrote.