After coming under intense fire for what most fans and critics considered indecent exposure, singer Seyi Sahy has explained the reason for her dressing and why she sat close to the president during an event at President Goodluck Jonathan met some celebrities and about 5000 youths in Lagos.
The singer wore a very short navy blue tube gown which revealed an ample parts of thighs. The photo went viral on the internet and fans lambasted Seyi Shay for wearing such an outrageous gown to the event.
However, in an interview, Seyi Shay whose debut album is expected to drop in the lat quarter of the year explained that the outfit was the one meant for her stage performance. She said as a respectable lady, she was not coming on to the president in any way.
“I am a very respectable young lady and I was not in any way trying to seduce the President with the outfit I wore. I had two outfits for the event, one was for my performance and the other was worn after I performed. The dress I was pictured in with the President was what I wore during my performance.
“I came on stage and greeted everyone according to their culture and I did the same for Mr. President. He was impressed and he asked where and how I knew how to greet in his native dialect and I said I learnt it. That was what brought about the giggling and smiles in the picture. I’m a performer and what I do on stage doesn’t reflect my everyday life. I had two outfits on that day and it was a youth event. Who wouldn’t feel overwhelmed meeting the President? Well, I did and I felt honoured because it is not every day you get to meet the president of your country,” she said.
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