Why I Showed No Emotion During My Interview With Tiwa Savage – Azuka Ogujiuba Opens up

Date: 03-05-2016 12:45 pm (7 years ago) | Author: CLARA JANCITA
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 Journalist Azuka Ogujiuba has reacted to the backlash which trailed her interview with Tiwa Savage .Many viewers took to social media to slam her for being so passive and emotionally disconnected during the interview.. Speaking to us, she addressed the criticisms
How did you get to interview Tiwa ?
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I was supposed to interview her three weeks ago. And she was supposed to get permission to use Jamil’s picture with the pampers picture.
I had been following up for a while unsuccessfully. i believe she was reluctant because of the issues going on in the marriage
After Teejay’s rant in the morning, I was asked to check online and saw TeeJay’s rant. I called Tiwa and told her what I heard and asked about the interview we were supposed to have. I later called Elohor both lines were busy throughout the day. I was finally able to get Elohor about 10pm and said I need to speak to Tiwa.But she replied that she doesnt think Tiwa will talk. Around 2am my phone rang and I saw Tiwa’s caller ID. And it was herPA saying she’s ready to do the interview and asked If I can come she would be very grateful. So I had to get my younger brother to  come with me because of the time. So they came to pick me from home and we went to Tiwa’s house. It was a bit scary because of that time of the night.
The interview was meant for ThisDay not PulseTV but her management decided to release it to Pulse instead. I was quite upset about that.
What state did you meet her ?
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She was in a bad state. Like someone in mourning. Her eyes were swollen. She was in tears.  I met her with Elohor in her bedroom. And she gave me her phone to read the exchange between her and her husband and from my conclusion she wanted peace and was asking for them to part ways amicably and be good friend’s for Jamil’s sake. I saw her photos from the miscarriage and that brought tears to my eyes.
People said why did she take pictures. But I believe it was because she knew who she married. There were pictures of her in a stretcher.


How well do you know them ?
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I met Tiwa before she came to Nigeria. We became friends when she relocated and I did an interview with her. And shortly threreafter she introduced me to TJ as her manager then and we got talking. He showed a lot of dedication in making sure Tiwa progressed in her career.
I got along well with TJ even more than Tiwa. I feel very heartbroken this happened. I was involved in their wedding. I was the only journalist who flew to their wedding in Dubai.


Why did you show no emotion during the the interview  ?

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I had done my crying before I went on air. I told myself I had to be hard and it was deliberate. And her management insisted it had to be recorded so that she would not be misquoted. I am not a camera person but I decided to go along with their conditions because I wanted the exclusive. I felt she trusted me enough to give me the exclusive. I’m very nervous in front of the camera. It wasn’t easy for me because I was talking to a friend. I like TJ. I like Tiwa. It was tough I was trying to remove my emotions.

What would you say to your critics ?

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I read some of the feedback and insults. I am not a TV journalist. I am a print journalist. I am not trained to be before a camera. I understand the criticism was because of the love for Tiwa so I’m not really bothered because I love her too. So believe it was because I didn’t show her the love which her fans expected.
After the interview was over we still sat down and talked and consoled her.
There were so many memes about my expression. People read me wrong. I was trying not to cry. I was in shock. But cyber bullying doesn’t move me. I have a thick skin. Tiwa knows I like her genuinely so I am ok with what anybody else says, We have mutual respect. She even called me later on to tell me not to let the insults bother me.
Some people even commended me on my ability to detach my emotions.I understand her fans coming after me because they think I’m an enemy.

what else would you have asked ?
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I think I would have loved to speak with TJ. I read him and Tiwa’s exchange on her phone. Tiwa didn’t want war. I would have asked him how he allowed situation to deteriorate so horribly. I remember how he used to be so protective of her, she was like an egg to him. So it is so shocking things have gotten to this stage.

Do you think too much was shared ?
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The woman I saw that night was broken. I really don’t want to blame her. She was a woman who had tried so much. She was in a terrible state. I had to ask her why she was crying like someone had died.  She has covered so much from the public like when she covered his debts for the car,wristwatch etc because she was scared the media would get hold of all the information.
I dont believe she did it to revenge. Tiwa is a soft soul. She is not a bitter person. She probably did it to save her brand. She’s the biggest female brand in Nigeria maybe even Africa.


Do you think this will affect her endorsements ?

I don’t think so. I hope not. She was paid 2.5m for a show with Remy Martin and the money never got to her because it was with TJ.

Who do you think is at fault ?
I don’t really want to support anyone but I know them both. I know Tiwa will not fabricate things that never happened. If  have to stand with anyone I will stand with Tiwa.


Posted: at 3-05-2016 12:45 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
- Donchijoz at 3-05-2016 01:02 PM (7 years ago)
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ok that's alright
Posted: at 3-05-2016 01:02 PM (7 years ago) | Upcoming
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- leodavinci at 3-05-2016 01:12 PM (7 years ago)
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Madam are you sure that you are not the word eating tee kokoro... I no trust Nigerians o
Posted: at 3-05-2016 01:12 PM (7 years ago) | Upcoming
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- leodavinci at 3-05-2016 01:18 PM (7 years ago)
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Quote from: martindavinci on  3-05-2016 01:12 PM
Madam are you sure that you are not the one eating tee kokoro... I no trust Nigerians o
.... One I mean and not word....
Posted: at 3-05-2016 01:18 PM (7 years ago) | Upcoming
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- giftmurphy at 3-05-2016 01:20 PM (7 years ago)
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mrs spokewoman Cheesy, it is well tho
Posted: at 3-05-2016 01:20 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- alabere at 3-05-2016 01:29 PM (7 years ago)
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Who will you support if not Tiwa afterall she is a female like you. Well, lets hear T.J. side before I judge who's at fault
Posted: at 3-05-2016 01:29 PM (7 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Eazyatumeyi at 3-05-2016 01:55 PM (7 years ago)
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All these issue no concern me
Posted: at 3-05-2016 01:55 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- Eazyatumeyi at 3-05-2016 01:56 PM (7 years ago)
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Quote from: Ahmed Alabere on  3-05-2016 01:29 PM
Who will you support if not Tiwa afterall she is a female like you. Well, lets hear T.J. side before I judge who's at fault
abi o
Posted: at 3-05-2016 01:56 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- DrSoba at 3-05-2016 02:00 PM (7 years ago)
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I know this is just the beginning (season 1) of Tiwa saga. Which episode are we now?
Posted: at 3-05-2016 02:00 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- DMG17 at 3-05-2016 02:06 PM (7 years ago)
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SIMPLY PUT, YOUR QUESTIONS WERE NON-CONSTRUCTIVE QUESTIONS. YOU LACK THE CONCEPTS OF JOURNALISM DURING THE INTERVIEW. YOU LACK THE STRATEGIC TOOLS OF PUTTING QUESTIONS ACROSS TO YOUR GUEST (TIWA), IN SUCH SITUATION. SO, GO BACK TO SCHOOL AND LEARN MORE AND STOP BEING A WANNA BE. YOU PRACTICED WHAT IS SIMPLY CALLED UNPROFESSIONAL JOURNALISM.  
Posted: at 3-05-2016 02:06 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- gogoman at 3-05-2016 02:48 PM (7 years ago)
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mmmmmm i hear u
Posted: at 3-05-2016 02:48 PM (7 years ago) | Grande Master
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- DMG17 at 3-05-2016 05:43 PM (7 years ago)
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Intelligent quote....


"ONE SIDE OF A STORY MAKES THE OTHER SIDE, EITHER COMPLICATED OR PLAIN"
-CHIKA J. NJOKU.
Posted: at 3-05-2016 05:43 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- dickieponga at 3-05-2016 07:35 PM (7 years ago)
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Rubbish story, who cares...
Posted: at 3-05-2016 07:35 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- CHRISETTE at 3-05-2016 08:34 PM (7 years ago)
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Nawao people are picking on everybody becos of this matter
Posted: at 3-05-2016 08:34 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- botlex at 12-05-2016 02:51 PM (7 years ago)
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Thanks for the expo. At least we now know why you did that
Posted: at 12-05-2016 02:51 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- mia4321 at 15-05-2016 11:09 PM (7 years ago)
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okay oooo
Posted: at 15-05-2016 11:09 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- yawa_don_gas at 20-05-2016 09:19 AM (7 years ago)
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Na so na yawa pikin dey do
Posted: at 20-05-2016 09:19 AM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- BournIdentity at 21-05-2016 02:28 AM (7 years ago)
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I hear....
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Posted: at 21-05-2016 02:28 AM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Oworen25 at 21-05-2016 03:37 AM (7 years ago)
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I saw
Posted: at 21-05-2016 03:37 AM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- Eazyatumeyi at 21-05-2016 09:53 PM (7 years ago)
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you try o
Posted: at 21-05-2016 09:53 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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