Nigerian music star, Tiwa Savage, has sparked reactions online after exchanging warm cultural greetings with former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

Naijaonpoint reports that in the video making the rounds on social media, the brief encounter between the duo drew attention from attendees.

The Afrobeats queen respectfully acknowledged Osinbajo in a traditional Nigerian manner, reflecting the blend of culture and diplomacy at the global event.

Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, who also shared the video via 𝕏 wrote, “Culture is a thing of pride in this part of the world, look at how Tiwa Savage culturally greets Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on the sidelines of the UNGA in New York.”

Other netizens also reacted to the gesture.

@btunddej wrote: “That’s how we were raised. Bowing or kneeling doesn’t diminish us one bit, it only commands respect from the receiver.”

@jelhill wrote: “Notice the difference between Tiwa’s greeting of Osibajo and those of the psychophants greeting Tinubu. She knelt, stood up, and had her seat. Those atenujes like the Niger state governor and Cubana Chief priest were glued to the floor like slaves.”

@B_Lawz wrote: “Yet @TeniEntertainer felt too big to bend the knee when she was being awarded M.O.N It is well with this generation.”

@OMONIGERIA1 wrote: “This is the training we received. This is our upbringing which can not be questioned. A proper omooluabi will not look at elders in the eyes. You can see the way she is dodging the eye contact.”

@skymanbrt wrote: “👏 as it should be… whereas some broke, Empty and frustrated people.. people wen never achieve anything for life… go dey tell you otherwise. This is a lady that has achieved everything BY HER SELF!!! She still understands how our culture works.. God bless u mama Jam Jam”

@M_Chiggy wrote: “Enjoy your culture don’t compare it with others. This same Tiwa will not bow down for J-Zee or an elder from other culture.”

@AdemidunAkintu1 wrote: “That’s how we were raised and raising our kids, she must represent Omoluabi wherever she goes. Thank God bcos na we go start correcting her from this space till she makes a difference. You people call it dragging, whatever, the mssg must be passed.”

@cookedbygod wrote: “And so? When CP knelt down for shettima did you praise him? You no follow mock him? Eye service”