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VIDEO: Sisi Alagbo apologises to herbal sellers, Nigerians over leaked tape

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  • Social media personality Eniola Fagbemi, known as Sisi Alagbo, tearfully apologized for a leaked video involving her, her husband, and another woman.
  • She expressed deep regret for her actions and pleaded for forgiveness from Nigerians, her fans, mothers, and the association of herbal sellers.
  • Sisi Alagbo gained fame for her herbal trade and a viral respectful encounter with footballer Victor Osimhen, which also drew mixed reactions.

The recent controversy surrounding popular herbal seller and social media personality Eniola Fagbemi, widely known as Sisi Alagbo, has led to a public apology from the personality. A leaked video involving Fagbemi, her husband, and an unidentified woman has caused significant online discussion and outrage.

I am begging all Nigerians. I beg my mother and my family, please do not be angry. To the association of herbal sellers and traditional practitioners, I also apologise. I apologise to all mothers in the world; please forgive my actions. I also ask God to forgive my sins.

— Eniola Fagbemi (Sisi Alagbo)In an emotional video, Sisi Alagbo pleaded for forgiveness from various groups following the leak of a controversial video.

In an emotional video shared on her Facebook page, Sisi Alagbo was seen kneeling and crying as she begged for forgiveness from Nigerians, her fans, mothers, and the association of herbal sellers. She stated that she deeply regrets her actions and has no justification for her conduct, appealing for mercy and understanding.

I made a grave mistake, and I regret my actions. Nigerians, please forgive me. I have nothing to say and no reason for what I did. I have done wrong; please forgive me. I beg you all, forgive me. I beg you in the name of God, forgive me.

— Eniola Fagbemi (Sisi Alagbo)Sisi Alagbo expressed her deep remorse and sought pardon from the Nigerian public for her recent actions.

This incident comes after Sisi Alagbo had previously garnered attention for her unique approach to promoting her herbal business. Her respectful interaction with Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen during the Africa Cup of Nations, where she knelt to greet him, sparked a debate online. While some criticized her gesture as excessive, she defended it as a display of respect towards a more prominent figure, highlighting the cultural significance of such greetings in Yoruba tradition.

You are criticising me because I knelt down to greet Osimhen. I did not know that being respectful is now a crime. Osimhen is wealthier and more famous than I am.

— Eniola Fagbemi (Sisi Alagbo)Responding to critics of her interaction with Victor Osimhen, Sisi Alagbo defended her gesture as a sign of respect.

Sisi Alagbo's journey from a street vendor to a social media personality has resonated with many. Her ability to connect with a wide audience, including international markets, showcases a modern approach to traditional trade. This latest apology, however, places her in a different light, as she confronts the consequences of a personal matter that has become public, seeking to mend her public image and regain the trust of her supporters.

If I see Osimhen again, I will kneel to greet him as a proper Yoruba girl that I am. I am a beautiful story.

— Eniola Fagbemi (Sisi Alagbo)She reiterated her stance on showing respect to influential figures like Victor Osimhen, emphasizing her cultural background.
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