Popular gospel singer Tope Alabi has stirred controversy after she rejected a paid invitation to perform at Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin’s birthday celebration, despite receiving a substantial sum from the actress’s fans abroad who had planned the performance as a surprise.
According to sources, a group of Lizzy Anjorin’s fans in the diaspora pooled funds and booked Tope Alabi to sing at the event, hoping to honor the actress with a spiritual and heartfelt musical moment. However, when the gospel star arrived at the venue and realized the surprise was for Lizzy Anjorin, she reportedly refused to step out of her car.
For reasons yet to be officially disclosed, Tope Alabi left the venue without performing and later refunded the full payment. Her decision has since triggered a wave of backlash on social media, especially from Lizzy Anjorin’s supporters who expressed disappointment and outrage over what they described as “unprofessional and disrespectful behavior.”
While some have defended Tope Alabi, citing personal convictions or undisclosed past tensions between the two public figures, others insist that professionalism should have prevailed regardless of personal opinions.
Neither Tope Alabi nor Lizzy Anjorin has released an official statement regarding the incident, leaving fans to speculate about possible underlying issues. Meanwhile, the drama continues to trend across social media platforms, with many calling for clarification and urging both celebrities to address the situation publicly.
