Actress and entrepreneur Liz Anjorin has addressed the controversy surrounding gospel singer Tope Alabi's absence at a surprise birthday event organized in her honor, choosing to respond with grace and maturity. Despite Alabi’s refusal to step out of her car upon discovering Anjorin was the celebrant, the actress expressed unwavering respect for the veteran singer.
In a candid interview with Sunday Scoop, Anjorin played down the incident and emphasized her refusal to harbor grudges. “I have a lot of projects I am working on for me to be dwelling on what my sister (Alabi) has done,” she said. “It has nothing to do with my personal life. People that hold grudges would not be able to move on and be productive.”
Anjorin made it clear that the incident would not taint her admiration for Alabi. “Do you think because she did not honour me yesterday, I will not greet her when I see her? I will still greet her with my two knees on the floor. Whatever she has done is between her and God.”
What Happened?
The drama began on Friday when Alabi reportedly declined to come down from her car to perform at Anjorin’s surprise birthday celebration after realizing who the celebrant was. According to sources, fans of Anjorin based in the Diaspora had paid the gospel singer N2.5 million to appear and perform at the event — a payment she ultimately returned after opting out.
Anjorin confirmed that the booking had been handled by well-wishers and not by her personally. “The conflict wasn’t exactly between me and her,” she explained. “It was with the individuals who contracted her for the event.”
No Prior Disputes
When asked if there had been any prior issues between the two public figures, Anjorin was quick to dispel any assumptions. “I have never had issues with her,” she said. “I have been to her concert before and I didn’t have an issue with her. I like Aunty Tope, she is my very good sister. What happened yesterday might have even been a mistake. We are human beings and nobody can tell what happened except her.”
Her response reflects a commitment to peace and understanding, even in the face of public rejection.
Silence from Alabi
Tope Alabi has not yet shared her perspective on the matter, as the singer allegedly ended the call and chose not to provide any comments.
As the situation generates ongoing discussions online, Liz Anjorin's composed demeanor and her focus on forgiveness highlight the significance of grace, particularly in the frequently tumultuous realm of public life. However, one might wonder whether her forgiveness is genuine or merely a facade to mask her true feelings, given her history of making pointed remarks about others online.