Renowned reality star, Phyna Unusual, found herself at the center of ridicule after mispronouncing the acronym for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) as NAFTAG while promoting a herbal brand on her Instagram platform.
The former BBNaija housemate, who was endorsing the herbal product, inadvertently referred to NAFDAC as "NAFTAG," triggering a wave of amusement and criticism across social media platforms.
While some online users mocked her for the blunder, others speculated whether it was an intentional mistake.
Responding to the backlash, Phyna addressed the comments section of a post where she was being lambasted for the mispronunciation, humorously stating,
“My dear abeg gather you tears here I need am 🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣🪣 Later now Una go say nor be hold Una mumu bottom…. 🤪😃🤣🤣🤣🤣,”
Reactions to Phyna's Mispronunciation of NAFDAC
johnoladokuno humorously remarked: “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 jokingly commented: “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 expressed disappointment: “Daft people turning celebrities smh 🤦🏻♀️.”
AlexandriaEkeh puzzledly wrote: “I don’t know what that means” “it is naftak approve” na ch@ff true true full her head.”
Balofficial001 humorously added: “Naftag approved 😭😭😅😅😅. Na do them waste school fee for this fine girl head 🤦♂️.”
0noriode defended: “You guys take it easy please .. she’s a first-class graduate.”
Ted_thek praised: “Phyna sabi cause traffic. Una never know this girl. She sabi Wetin she Dey do. 😩😩”
franksdonald humorously remarked: “God made herbs in his image and likeness……. It is NAFTAG approved” 😭😭😭😭😭. Phyna Please one pandemic at a time.”
Check out the video below for reference:
Sorry approved by who???? pic.twitter.com/36GxuK3AS1
— D_Laureate (@TheAblebaee_) February 22, 2024