Tensions escalated between Big Brother Naija stars Tolani Baj and Avala Balogun after Avala publicly called out Tolani Baj for allegedly refusing to play her song during a recent DJ set. On June 18, 2024, Avala posted on social media, “Somebody tell this bitch she made an enemy out of me!!!!!!!! @tolanibaj,” sparking controversy.
In response, Tolani Baj swiftly addressed the issue on her own social media platform, seeking to clarify the misunderstanding. She explained that there was a lack of communication from the event promoter regarding Avala’s song being played during her DJ set. Tolani Baj emphasized that she had no prior knowledge or instructions to include Avala’s performance in her set.
“I’ve been informed that you were expecting your song to be played during my DJ set last night but I was unaware,” Tolani Baj stated. She expressed disappointment over the situation, noting that she had supported Avala’s music previously and had no intention to sabotage her.
Furthermore, Tolani Baj highlighted the circumstances of the event, mentioning that her DJ set was unexpectedly shortened from one hour to thirty minutes, which further complicated the situation. She underscored that without proper communication or instructions from the promoter, she couldn’t have anticipated the need to include Avala’s song.
Tolani Baj concluded her response by expressing regret that Avala did not reach out directly to discuss the issue before resorting to social media. She emphasized the importance of clear communication and understanding between colleagues, expressing her disappointment at the public nature of Avala’s accusation.
The exchange between Tolani Baj and Avala underscores the challenges of miscommunication and assumptions in the entertainment industry, highlighting the need for clear expectations and effective communication channels between artists and event organizers.