This week, a Nigerian human resource personnel took to Twitter to recount her experience with a job applicant she had interviewed the previous day.
https://twitter.com/taiwo__y/status/1105174682838491139
Almost everyone on Nigerian social media had a take on the matter;
Some thought Taiwo overreacted
HR is like secret service where your role gives you the opportunity to know stuffs that you can’t talk about.
If an applicant compliments you, take note but let it slide.
A well grounded HR Officer doesn’t give away emotions on d job.#Taiwo doesn’t know the ethics of the job— Ray Of Lagos (@RAYtoRAY) March 11, 2019
Taiwo is just an Oloni upgraded version 😒.
Ordinary you “smell nice” compliment, the girl spark…… tueh!
— 神 w ø Ӏ f ɢ a η ɢ (@Gaeist) March 11, 2019
Taiwo, if you don’t know, let me remind you of the ‘Human Resources Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct’
Here are some of our duties:
1. Respect people’s dignity
2. Courtesy and Civility
3. Professional Mentor when individuals are wrong
4. Enhance Public Image of Profession https://t.co/JoMwCQfayi— ‘Tunde Omotoye (@TundeTASH) March 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/thepamilerin/status/1105349609881198593
Others thought the guy was in the wrong
Since some people are sharing a google link just to bash Nigerian HR (without even clicking to read in the same article that you should avoid certain ‘compliments’), here’s one about 9 THINGS TO NEVER SAY AT A JOB INTERVIEW. Note number 4.
You’re welcomehttps://t.co/0hGHeyXLUq pic.twitter.com/fLHjG5Pktr
— Yami Sukehiro🥷🔰 (@Crosseyednerd) March 12, 2019
https://twitter.com/lizzybaby1232/status/1105246992882692098
It’s always advisable in an interview to understand your environment.
You have limited time but you have to activate your quickest mind sensors.. know your interviewer as much as they are trying to know you…
some want smiles others don’t
e.g complimenting taiwo lost him a job— Volqx (@volqx) March 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/FreebornAjibode/status/1106307637317111808
While this category of people thought both parties were unprofessional
https://twitter.com/tobi_oyeyemi/status/1105554623031623681
Telling your interviewer they smell nice is not rude ,it is inappropriate and highly unnecessary,unless of course the interview happens out of an office .
The way Taiwo handled the case was also not professional and uncalled for.— Events & Wedding MC (@dayoice) March 12, 2019
The truth, its either the guy is naive or just trying to ease his anxiety, but the interviewer #Taiwo been professional should have just smiled n corrected his action, so he doesn’t loose it else where.
— Happychild (@opy2luv) March 14, 2019
#YouSmellNice The applicant might not have been outrightly professional with his compliment, but Madam HR Taiwo was more unprofessional as an HR. She deserves to be Reprimanded by the Organization.
— Palmer’s Kinsman (T-D-B ) (@tdb_cfc) March 12, 2019
Nigerians being Nigerians
https://twitter.com/MyCatfishAccout/status/1105573341895766018
Aunty taiwo: anything u need to say?
Applicants: you. pic.twitter.com/3FVKetS6Fv— KING (@Iam_itarex) March 14, 2019
https://twitter.com/iamkitan_/status/1105537408773300230
https://twitter.com/todas90/status/1105508019545219072
Some were being mean
If only you ran like your mouth, you would be in good shape😴 pic.twitter.com/Cf0UN81DGU
— Thatsameguy (@Olamidenelson3) March 13, 2019
You only get to choose one
Like for Hanty Taiwo
Retweet for dan wake
………. pic.twitter.com/usFP8H66XF— Razika Mustapha (@weathered_rose) March 12, 2019
When I see Taiwo’s face this phone comes to my mind #yousmellnice pic.twitter.com/wAnlsLC94O
— Cryptocavemen 🚀 (@_cryptocavemen) March 12, 2019
Taiwo is a dullard and Kehinde compliment her. How on earth did these ineffectual buffoons get to interview someone who is so cute to point out to them they have body odour? The guy lied and that’s why she’s angry. She’s angry the guy had the effrontery to tell her. Nothing else! pic.twitter.com/JzZ2OBtGSa
— Wándé T. Àjàyí (@WandeTAjayi) March 12, 2019
Nigerian HR slander
https://twitter.com/Ms_Kellay/status/1106195062747217920
https://twitter.com/straightblad/status/1105348064800325632
That’s how they said someone should stop saying “Yeah” at interviews. Thunder faya gbogbo Nigerian HR.
Why so serious? #YouSmellNice— Mezie (@danny24kk) March 12, 2019
Nigerian HR that will invite for an interview for 10am but will make you wait till 3pm because they want to test your patience
— The Sahelian (@curious2k8) March 12, 2019
These
https://twitter.com/missed_collz/status/1105562888704614403
Interviewee: you smell nice
HR: eau de crase?
— KalmKris (@MrKrisKriss) March 11, 2019
#YouSmellNice by Aunty Taiwo. You people are mad on this app… 😂 pic.twitter.com/Oe27Sawe7G
— Adetutu Balogun, MBA (@Tutsy22) March 12, 2019
And comedy skits
https://twitter.com/justdoit9ja/status/1105504883237625857
What did I do wrong??👀🤷🏽♂️ pic.twitter.com/MmXzYuwZpp
— Frank Donga™ (@frankdonga_) March 12, 2019
https://twitter.com/DanielRiwo/status/1105799556242042886
Anty Taiwo, here’s Your new ringtone #YouSmellNice pic.twitter.com/QTiphVy9AS
— GEORGEØ (@georgeomusic) March 13, 2019
You Smell Nice t-shirts for sale
https://twitter.com/Dynamic_Topzy/status/1105612792948764673
https://twitter.com/soji_joro/status/1105489016969924610
a wise man says your not poor ur just blind to ideals arud you. We have decided to make you smell nice T shirt and Is now available in difrnt colors and sizes. Pls retweet 4 our customers#taiwo#yousmellnice#hr#tshirts pic.twitter.com/E35EJ3JHGo
— Tumi (@isrealtumi) March 13, 2019
All the reactions got Taiwo like…
https://twitter.com/taiwo__y/status/1105193653335674881
https://twitter.com/taiwo__y/status/1105323418717749250
https://twitter.com/taiwo__y/status/1105334419890626561
https://twitter.com/taiwo__y/status/1105328200878563329
Other reactions
https://twitter.com/queennelo1/status/1105202452318564353
https://twitter.com/__horla/status/1105351722095050752
If a lady tells me I smell nice after an interview in a suggestive tone I’ll tell her “thank you for the compliment. But such compliments can blow your chances in the future.”
If she is a good fit, I’ll still give her the job. And won’t bring it to Twitter.
— Dr Dípò Awójídé (@OgbeniDipo) March 12, 2019
https://twitter.com/Iam_Abdolaxis/status/1105418252233203713
Read more reactions here.
Fun facts; Taiwo posted that tweet on Monday, March 11. It got many people wondering why she conducted a job interview on a Sunday. Also, she’s in Ontario, Canada and not in Nigeria. Now, on to other trending topics on social media this week.
Lagos Island building collapse
On Wednesday, a four storey building containing residential appartments, a nursery and primary school and shops collapsed at the Ita Faji area of Lagos Island. About 100 people were reportedly trapped inside.
A building in Lagos, Nigeria’s most populous city, collapsed this morning leaving some people trapped and killed, including primary school children. Investigations are still ongoing. pic.twitter.com/X3q9rO8cJW
— CNN Africa (@CNNAfrica) March 13, 2019
A rescue operation is ongoing in Lagos Island, where a building with a school in it, has collapsed. pic.twitter.com/dU894cNugO
— BBC News Africa (@BBCAfrica) March 13, 2019
WATCH: Children being carried through crowds to ambulances after being pulled from rubble of school building collapse in Lagos, Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/FovL0M7hRQ
— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 13, 2019
A scene from the Lagos building collapse 💔 💔💔 … poor kids 😢😪 pic.twitter.com/A7azA00dln
— Volqx (@volqx) March 13, 2019
Reactions
https://twitter.com/GraceJo30910269/status/1105818680007540737
https://twitter.com/iSlimfit/status/1105837123498897408
Sad day in Lagos. How a building marked for demolition houses a school may sound odd to many but that’s what corruption, impunity, a comatose education sector and the scramble for survival attract. Will this collapse force action or we’ll wait until the next tragedy? pic.twitter.com/tjNcHgVvE7
— ‘Gbénga Ṣẹ̀san (@gbengasesan) March 13, 2019
It’s a sad day in Lagos Island as a 3 storey building collapsed this morning.
I urge Lagosians close to General Hospital Lagos to assist by coming to the pathologic dept to donate blood voluntarily to help the wounded.
I just did.
Thank you as you help save a life— Sola Giwa (@Sola_Giwa) March 13, 2019
Tragic
So this man at the site of this building collapse in Lagos island is threatening to kill himself as he lost 3 of his kids who sat at home all through last week because of school fees only for him to take them to school today, pay their fees and they all die
I’m deeply hurt 😭😭
— Billionaire Tailor 頑張る (@IAmMrMeks) March 13, 2019
A woman lost all 4 of her children yesterday at the Lagos island collapsed building.
This morning, she poisoned herself and her body is now at the mortuary.Oh God, have mercy!
— Daroyalgaganess (@DaRoyalGaganess) March 14, 2019
REVEALED: Birthday Boy Killed In Lagos Building Collapse ‘Told His Mum He Didn’t Want To Go School’ | Sahara Reporters
“Today is the boy’s birthday; he said he didn’t want to go to school because it’s his birthday but his mother…@followlasg
READ MORE: https://t.co/8Wc3RcEggr pic.twitter.com/QPkej7Swqt— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) March 14, 2019
FYI
The collapsed Lagos Island building had been marked for demolition & occupants asked to relocate last year.
Months later, the occupants came back, demolition mark erased, someone has been settled.
Now, the building collapsed, killing innocent school pupils.
This is Nigeria!!!
— Banqie (@AdeBanqie) March 13, 2019
The owner of the School(Aunty Esther) that was Collapsed yesterday at Lagos island has been running the school for over 30years. Even my uncle was one of her first pupils.
Saddest part of this is, she’s been told to vacate the place a year ago.
— Daroyalgaganess (@DaRoyalGaganess) March 14, 2019
A crook must have set up that school within the rickety building in Lagos island with the aid of some nefarious characters in the Ministry of Education, Local govt and other monitoring agencies. There is a guideline for the establishment of public and private schools.. pic.twitter.com/4X1fFYIVDU
— Dr. Toks 🦇 (@fimiletoks) March 13, 2019
The building before it collapsed 💔 pic.twitter.com/1BjmeK2kfq
— Omotena. 🦋✨ (@Ayokacarew) March 13, 2019
Public figures weigh in
I am deeply saddened by the loss of precious lives in the collapse of a building in Lagos Island today. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost loved ones in this unfortunate incident. pic.twitter.com/JFhmhr98On
— Akinwunmi Ambode (@AkinwunmiAmbode) March 13, 2019
“This era where people are sitting waiting for other people to come and speak for them needs to stop”.
Following the collapse of the #LagosIsland primary school, #Vector speaks.pic.twitter.com/X5AbNdJfAL
— . (@ScribblesUrban) March 14, 2019
Deeply saddened by the loss of lives from the collapsed building on Lagos Island. I pray for the souls of the young victims whose lives have been cut short by yet another failure of the Nigerian state. Time to audit all public buildings. Time to enforce building standards.
— Kingsley Moghalu OON (@MoghaluKingsley) March 15, 2019
https://twitter.com/starboyterri/status/1105862258066931712
Sending Love and prayers to the families affected at the collapsed Building in Lagos Island ❤️❤️❤️ God guidance 🙏🏻
— PATORANKING (@patorankingfire) March 13, 2019
Other reactions
https://twitter.com/Texazzpete/status/1105962277122031616
https://twitter.com/henryshield/status/1106142514560598017
The time is 5.59am.
It is raining heavily in Lagos right now!
There are children still trapped in that collapsed building.
The Lord help them.
— Morris Monye (@Morris_Monye) March 14, 2019
Lagos Island is largely unfit for human habitation. Everyone knows but no one has the balls to fix it.
— T. Rânkïn’ (@AfroVII) March 13, 2019
Read more reactions here.
An official casualty report is yet to be released by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), however, reports making rounds suggest that about 41 people have been rescued and 19 reported dead. Meaning that there are probably still more survivors and bodies to be recovered from the wreck.
Riot hits the University of Nairobi
Unrest at the University of Nairobi (UON) as former student leader was killed yesterday.
Samuel Ragira popular known as OCS Ragira was reportedly killed when he confronted armed thugs who had been terrorising and demanding money in exchange of stalls from traders at Klabu market, located in Nairobi, Kenya.
Following the death of OCS Ragira, students of the University of Nairobi took to the streets of Nairobi to protest and demand justice.
Riots hit University of Nairobi after former student leader killed. https://t.co/zu1xEkfroc pic.twitter.com/ny4Ya2ukcD
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) March 15, 2019
https://twitter.com/Obinah_Omoraa/status/1106301225694302209
The University of Nairobi students protest the killing of ex-student leader Ragira #RIPOCSRAGIRA pic.twitter.com/KWxIpJV5mN
— Nation Africa (@NationAfrica) March 15, 2019
Updates
https://twitter.com/teddyeugene/status/1106251244530749440
Land grabbers are shooting along Mamlaka road they want to kill all students
University of Nairobi students living in fear of thugs from Mathare and the government is watching @CisNyakundi @MikeSonko @UKenyatta @WilliamsRuto
The government has to do something— Otachi Otachi (@otachi_otachi) March 14, 2019
Reactions
https://twitter.com/KihuriaJohnteh/status/1106252359246774273
https://twitter.com/Babu_Owino/status/1106254782661050368
https://twitter.com/Babu_Owino/status/1106254782661050368
No one is safe, including the killers.
University of Nairobi Comrade murdered, unacceptable.— Dennis Mugwiriah (@Mugwiriadk) March 14, 2019
Other reactions
Land grabbers are shooting along Mamlaka road they want to kill all students
University of Nairobi students living in fear of thugs from Mathare and the government is watching @CisNyakundi @MikeSonko @UKenyatta @WilliamsRuto
The government has to do something— Otachi Otachi (@otachi_otachi) March 14, 2019
https://twitter.com/devanclerks/status/1106442270314766337
University of Nairobi is among the most prestigious schools of higher learning in Africa,with such happenings, this glory is going to the dogs.
— Lanka’s McCray. (@mcray_lankas) March 15, 2019
I knew OCS Ragira in my first week in The University of Nairobi when he together with @jamalbirkin held Mbuzi choma party for the then first years. Have known Ragira to be fighter for students nationally, he died in unclear circumstances and we demand justice #RIPOCSRAGIRA pic.twitter.com/6Sclz4cRo7
— Ja’sakwa🇰🇪 (@OdhiamboAloice) March 14, 2019
Read more here.
Adesua Etomi is on the cover of Vogue Magazine
This week, world famous fashion and lifestyle magazine, Vogue Magazine unvieled its April issue, celebrating “14 global superstars who transcend borders”.
Featured in the issue and on the cover of the magazine is Nigeria’s own ace actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington.
We’re excited to reveal our April issue, celebrating 14 global superstars who transcend borders: https://t.co/8lOwlZfQgj pic.twitter.com/8jlKJTdHc3
— Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine) March 14, 2019
Reactions
Her family and friends congratulating her
Breaking news: My wife is on the cover of @voguemagazine!!!!!!!!!!
@AdesuaEtomiW you are such an inspiration!!! I’m soooo PROUD of you and happy for you. This is only the beginning, by God’s grace. Shine like the star you were always meant to be, baby. Shine!!! pic.twitter.com/wpcqLLxvt4
— Banky Wellington (@BankyW) March 14, 2019
Oshey Etomi power 🙌🏾🙌🏾 My cousin is on the cover of Vogue 👏🏾👏🏾 @AdesuaEtomiW pic.twitter.com/w12vJJgPrm
— Ozzy (@ozzyetomi) March 14, 2019
It is a big freaking deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On the cover of the @voguemagazine!!!@AdesuaEtomiW kimon!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/xisMmVoNtG— Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) March 14, 2019
Get it girl!
Adesua on the cover of Vogue is just so epic. Dream big guys. Anything is possible 💃💃💃💥💥
— Bolanle Olukanni (@bolanleolukanni) March 14, 2019
https://twitter.com/shawarmahuntres/status/1106175924561735680
Adesua on the cover of Vogue….I’m gagged 😱😱😍😍🥰…..so so proud of her 💞💞💞 pic.twitter.com/vox8dscOKa
— OREOLUWA SHODAYO (@oreoluwaflamess) March 14, 2019
Omggggg Adesua Etomi made the cover of Vogue?? That’s major!!!
— Double A (@Aku__Addy) March 14, 2019
Wait, did they darken her skin tone?
But, why did Vogue edit Adesua Etomi’s skin colour? To pass her off as a black woman?
— Gift 🖤 (@gyftama) March 14, 2019
Is it me or did they darken Adesua for this shoot?
Black women come in several shades and are beautiful regardless!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/Z5y68vJU9E
— wolfie 🌹 (@TheWorkPlaceLTD) March 14, 2019
https://twitter.com/_SharonKalu/status/1106298295868100609
https://twitter.com/Oluchi_Ivor/status/1106175639315509253
Other reactions
Can’t we be happy for Adesua Etomi-Wellington and enjoy it – stop this complaints of her skin tone being darker biko – did they use it to do us? 😒
— Israel Oladipupo O. MBA, MEM 🦁 🇳🇬 🇫🇷 (@LadiSpeaks) March 14, 2019
Great for Adesua to get Vogue. But, erm, this reads like sci-fi journalism:
“The Nigerian actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington can’t walk down the street in Lagos without getting mobbed, and if she’s with her husband, the actor Banky Wellington, forget it…”https://t.co/iHlU4jNZTB
— Oris Aigbokhaevbolo (@Catchoris) March 14, 2019
https://twitter.com/TheBabaTee/status/1106179258400018434
There’s nothing quite exciting about Adesua’s Vogue cover/feature and that’s not me being what you’ll term a “hater”. Just read the article and see if you get me
— Mauve (@SharonMauve) March 14, 2019
Read more here.
