BBNaija All Stars: Venita Apologizes To The Tivs For Her Disparaging Remarks
Venita Akpofure, an expelled Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, has apologized to the Tiv people for her divisive remark regarding their way of life.
Remember when Venita caused a stir on the reality show by saying that "Tiv men give their wives to visitors for entertainment purposes?"
Venita had been threatened with legal action by the leading Tiv socio-cultural organization, Mdzough U Tiv, Lagos State Branch, and the member of the House of Representatives for Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituency of Benue State, Hon. Dickson Tarkighir.
The mother of two expressed regret for her "careless" remark, particularly given that both of her kids are Tiv, in a post-eviction interview with media personality Hero Daniels.
She said, "The statement I made about Tiv people got twisted a bit. My daughters are actually Tiv. There's no way I will be trying to make any kind of malicious or slanderous comment towards their people. Actually, in my season we did a whole play around the Tor Tiv coronation which I participated in and was super excited about.
"So, you know, sometimes you will say something maybe it is a little bit carelessly. And I think it got really misconstrued. And for those that are offended by it, I'm regretful about that."
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