Posted by Amarachi on Fri 23rd Feb, 2024 - tori.ng
Phyna pronounced it as NAF-TAG, stirring mixed reactions from social media users who mocked her while others suggested it was an intentional gaffe.
Ex-BBNaija hoisemate, Phyna has been dragged online by Nigerians after pronouncing the food control agency, NAFDAC as NAFTAG while promoting a herbal brand.
A video making the rounds on social media captured the fastrising actress promoting a business online.
However, while trying to assure her target audience of the product’s certification by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), she made a blunder.
Phyna pronounced it as NAF-TAG, stirring mixed reactions from social media users who mocked her while others suggested it was an intentional gaffe.
See Video Below;
Amidst the backlash, Phyna replied to the comment section of a post where she was being blasted for the mispronunciation.
“My dear abeg gather you tears here I need am 🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣 Later now Una go say nor be hold Una mumu bottom…. 🤪😃🤣🤣🤣🤣,” she wrote.
See reactions below;
johnoladokuno stated: “NAFDAC in court: “In your video, you made false claims that the ‘herbal’ product in question is NAFDAC approved.”
Influencer: “I said it is Naftag approved.”
dr_chidieke said: “NAFTAG should coman carry their sister abeg.
2ndly, it can’t be the same God i worship that created this herb in his likeness and image…”
RiCC0_BaNkz opined: “Daft people turning celebrities smh 🤦🏻♀️.”
AlexandriaEkeh wrote: “I don’t know what that means” “it is naftak approve” na ch@ff true true full her head.”
Balofficial001 added: “Naftag approved 😭😭😅😅😅. Na do them waste school fee for this fine girl head 🤦♂️.”
0noriode noted: “You guys take it easy please .. she’s a first class graduate.”