- A Nigerian woman was awarded $2,000 by Tems’ manager for her insightful comment on a viral post on X.
- The incident occurred on X (formerly Twitter) after Tems discussed her body, specifically her backside, in ongoing conversations.
A Nigerian woman has received a $2,000 gift from Tems’ manager, Muyiwa Awoniyi, for defending the singer during an online debate about body shaming.
The incident began after Grammy-winning artist Tems addressed ongoing remarks about her body in a viral post on X (formerly Twitter). Frustrated by the persistent commentary on her figure—particularly her backside—Tems wrote:
“Okay, 7 years in. It’s time to pack it up. I never thought I’d need to say it but you are all weird. ‘It’s small, it’s flat, it’s fat.’ Dog, IT’S MINE. ‘Show us your bumbum’ lol so me too I will turn and say ‘see🥰’ Nah show ME yours first?? See how that feels? It’s just a body. I will add and lose weight. I never once hid my body, I just didn’t feel the need to prove or disprove anyone. The more you don’t like my body the better for me actually. But it’s enough now. Move on from my bum.”
Her post triggered widespread reactions, including dismissive and critical comments. One user remarked:
“Real one knows she just have big laps not actual ass.”
In defense, Tems’ manager Awoniyi (@IAmDonawon) slammed the platform’s users, tweeting:
“No single sense do they have on this app. Not even half a sense.”
Another user challenged his generalization, accusing him of overreacting. But a woman identified as @chidimmaibe stepped in; “It’s not only 1 person. That’s just the person they used as example. There are many more ignorant foolish tweets about it.”
Her sensible and balanced take caught Awoniyi’s attention. Impressed by her reasoning, he asked for her bank details and transferred $2,000 as a token of appreciation, praising her for having “a lot of sense.”
The generous gesture has since gone viral, sparking praise for both the manager’s response and the woman’s level-headed approach to online discourse.
