Nigerian comedian Deeone has openly criticised music superstar Tiwa Savage for her reaction to online mockery, specifically her threat to have social media influencer Dami Foreign arrested. The incident, which unfolded in early January 2026, has sparked a debate about how public figures should handle criticism and trolling.
The Spark of the Controversy
The dispute began when social media influencer Dami Foreign posted a digitally altered image of Tiwa Savage's face, making her appear significantly older. The post included mocking captions and made references to the singer's six-year-old son. Tiwa Savage responded with a stern warning, challenging Dami Foreign to mention her child again and vowing to take serious legal or physical action if he did.
Facing significant backlash, Dami Foreign later issued a public apology for his posts. However, the singer's strong reaction had already caught the attention of fellow celebrities and the online community.
Deeone's Public Rebuke
In a video shared on his Instagram page on January 6, 2026, comedian Deeone directly addressed the situation. He dismissed Tiwa Savage's reaction as excessive and urged her to adopt a more measured approach to public commentary.
"Tiwa, see my own hair, my own hair done chop. Every minute Nigerians insult me. I never talk for once, say I go cause, I go arrest person. You have to deal with it," Deeone stated emphatically.
He argued that fame inherently comes with a level of public scrutiny and mockery. "As a celebrity, if you have 2 million followers, you should know that you have about 4 million haters. It’s normal," he explained, framing criticism as an unavoidable part of the celebrity experience.
Referencing Davido and the Limits of Reaction
To illustrate his point, Deeone referenced another major Nigerian star, Davido. He mentioned how fans noticed and discussed Davido's receding hairline during his high-profile wedding, yet the musician handled the commentary with composure.
"Do you know that Davido’s hair starts from middle? They would do as if they did not see that one because they love Davido. But this one, they go cause this one everyday. Tiwa, you go deal with the thing," Deeone advised.
The comedian strongly cautioned against involving serious authorities like the Department of State Services (DSS) over online banter. He stressed that celebrities cannot silence an entire nation of over 250 million people. While acknowledging that genuine threats warrant action, he insisted that routine mockery should be ignored. "It’s not okay, but you have to ignore a lot of things," he concluded, adding that he personally enjoys being trolled as long as it doesn't escalate into threats.
Mixed Reactions from Netizens
The online community reacted with divided opinions to Deeone's commentary. Some users agreed with his stance on celebrity resilience.
User @precious_padson commented: "Thank you. You have soo many people hailing and praising you almost everyday but you just see it as nothing, now just a negative comment is getting to you. As a celebrity you must be able to take these things..."
Others defended the right to dignity. @DaSTReet5 wrote: "There's a difference between people who truly have shame and those who are simply shameless. The fact that some people cannot be shamed... does not give them the right to bully or mock those who still have dignity and a conscience."
Meanwhile, some critics dismissed Deeone's input entirely. @mally_Xf opined: "This one weh no deh relevant sef deh talk. Who be the Nigerians weh deh abuse you sef no go warm eba chop failed comedian."
This incident follows another recent online clash where Tiwa Savage clapped back at a fan who criticised her for riding in the back of a pickup truck during a festive parade, asserting her financial success regardless of the vehicle choice.
The debate highlights the ongoing tension in the digital age between a celebrity's right to privacy and dignity, and the often harsh, unfiltered reality of public life and social media commentary.
