British supermodel, Naomi Campbell, was a surprise guest as President Muhammadu Buhari toured the Eko Atlantic City in Lagos on Friday.
President @MBuhari today in Lagos toured Eko Atlantic City. He’s pictured here with Governor @AkinwunmiAmbode, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and @NaomiCampbell. #PMBinLagos pic.twitter.com/OQK2mKK1qU
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) March 30, 2018
The 47-year-old who is dating Nigerian/British rapper, Skepta, is in the country for the Arise Fashion Week holding at the Lagos Continental Hotel from March 30 to April 2.
She, however, said in a tweet that she was invited to join the private launch of Eko Atlantic.
“Was a pleasure to be invited by His Excellency The President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari to the private launch of Eko Atlantic,” the model wrote in a tweet which she later deleted.
Joining her and President Buhari on Friday’s tour were Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos, former Governor Bola Tinubu, Deputy Governor Idiat Adebule and others.
News of Ms Campbell’s presence in Nigeria spread like a virus on social media and some of the reactions on Twitter are captured below.
How come Naomi Campbell is with President Buhari, by the way where is Aisha Buhari? Hope he didn’t leave her all alone in the “Other Room”. pic.twitter.com/bcJuDs3ldq
— GREAT GRACIOUS (@GreatGracious) March 30, 2018
I thought PMB doesn’t shake women? Or is it because it’s Naomi Campbell? pic.twitter.com/aZrXgxIihj
— Ifreke Inyang (@Ifreke) March 30, 2018
Why are Nigerians so salty?
Naomi Campbell is here for Arise Fashion Week. You don’t know why she’s here, you won’t research and you’re saying she’s here to meet sugar daddy.
What’s the matter with you?
Ignorance can kill oh. It’s not bliss everytime.— Lex Ash (@TheLexash) March 30, 2018
The woman is here for Arise fashion week which was buzzed since January.
Has been here for Arise before.Naomi was invited to this Eko Atlantic tour for the Presidents visit and she should be ashamed of what?
They even know the amount of dollarslol!
bubbles sha https://t.co/3jOstLtcOi— Wake Up! (@pdbraide) March 30, 2018
So you people actually believe PMB invited Naomi Campbell for Eko Atlantic’s Launch? Loool. I’m sure he doesn’t even know what she does for a living, but okay.
— Lami Apejoye (@MsLami_A) March 30, 2018
Naomi : So what do they call you sir
Bubu : King of the North
Naomi : Like Jon Snow
Bubu: Something like that, cos my haters thought i had died and i came back again 😄 pic.twitter.com/yZb9IWtOgo
— Cinderella Man (@Osi_Suave) March 30, 2018
I hope I’m not going to start hearing how this was a hologram or how there is another Naomi Campbell somewhere else. It is raining Naomis. #AligningWithTheCentre
— SEGA L’éveilleur®🚨 (@segalink) March 30, 2018
Buhari shook Naomi Campbell’s hand. Lol.. religious laws are for the poor and downtrodden https://t.co/ZhON7XchB5
— Nnayelugo (@Eloka51) March 30, 2018
See the look Baba gave to Naomi Campbell, you go sabi say something go down.. pic.twitter.com/V7kTksqO6a
— ★Ugℓу Nαke∂ Gυу 🇳🇬 (@t_riumphant) March 30, 2018
People need to stop the character attacks on Naomi Campbell, she is a supermodel and has been one for decades, if men shower her with all sorts of gifts, it comes with the terrain.
— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) March 30, 2018
President Buhari has returned to Abuja.