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Read more →<p><img width="1000" height="576" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Korra-Obidi-TheCityCeleb.Com_-1140x641-1-1024x576-1-1000x576.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" /></p> <h2>Popular Nigerian singer and dancer, <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/Korra-Obidi/">Korra Obidi</a> has suffered a heavy backlash from netizens over her comment on the coffin of late Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank Plc, <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/Herbert-Wigwe/">Herbert Wigwe</a>.</h2> <p>Recall that <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/03/09/wigwe-wife-sons-corpses-arrive-for-burial-service/">Wigwe, his wife, and his son</a> were laid to rest in a private interment following a funeral church service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lion of Judah Parish, Isiokpo, Rivers State.</p> <p>The funeral service commenced promptly at 11:00 am after a Christian wake keep was organised in their honour.</p> <p>Hundreds of mourners, including friends, associates, and well-wishers from Nigeria and across the globe poured into Isiokpo to pay their final respects to the trio.</p> <p>However, a viral video on social media has shown Wigwe’s coffin covered with an Access Bank flag.</p> <p>This development did not sit well with Korra who claimed that the bank was using the funeral to promote their image.</p> <p>Taking to the comment section of Tunde Ednut’s page where the video was shared she wrote, "<em>The shameless PR move with the bank logo on the corpse is cringe to be honest. May their souls rest in perfect peace."</em></p> <p>Watch the video below,</p> <p>[video width="1080" height="1080" mp4="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Snapinsta.app_video_121295954_7250989228315869_9219510498698543782_n.mp4"][/video]</p> <p>However, netizens insisted that the Access Bank flag on the coffin was a sign of respect.</p> <p>Drsoleus, "<em>Another thoughtless comment, Access Bank should not honour their own again."</em></p> <p>Nelly, "<em>Nna, Na wa for this woman oh."</em></p> <p>Amandachisom, "<em>Sometimes say nothing, a bank president dies and he is covered with their flag and you call it PR."</em></p> <p>Dalub, "<em>But that is the CEO of Access Bank, they are only paying their last respect."</em></p> <p>Amaka, "<em>Aunty na sign of respect."</em></p> <p>Layo, "<em>Do you really know the meaning of PR."</em></p> <p>Beauty, "<em>You are totally right, I don’t get it too."</em></p> <p>Nne, "<em>What is PR, una go just open mouth dey talk anyhow."</em></p> <p>Zora, "<em>Exactly what I thought.</em>"</p> <p>Homebody, "<em>You people always find something wrong in everything."</em></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/03/09/video-nigerians-knock-korra-obidi-over-comment-on-wigwes-coffin/">Video: Nigerians Knock Korra Obidi Over Comment On Wigwe’s Coffin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>
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