A man bearing a striking resemblance to Nigerian highlife superstar Flavour N’abania has set social media abuzz after clarifying that he is not impersonating or scamming anyone using the singer’s identity.
The entertainer, who identifies himself as Flavour N’ututua, made the clarification in a viral video following widespread attention from a recent event where he was spotted performing one of Flavour’s hit songs while mimicking the singer’s signature dance moves and stage style.
In the video, Flavour N’ututua explained that his performances are purely an act of admiration and tribute, not deception.
“I want to make it clear that I’m not using Flavour’s name to scam anyone. I genuinely admire and respect Flavour,” he said. “I get paid between ₦700,000 and ₦800,000 for a show, and it’s important to note that Flavour would never perform for that amount. I’m just a look-alike, I’m not the real Flavour.”
N’ututua, whose stage name loosely translates in Igbo to “Flavour This Morning,” also drew attention for how his alias amusingly mirrors that of the real Flavour, “Flavour Nabania,” meaning “Flavour This Night.”
He stressed that his career as a Flavour look-alike performer is legitimate and fueled by admiration for the award-winning singer, not an attempt to defraud fans or event organizers.
“I love Flavour so much and enjoy doing like him. That’s all it is. I’m an entertainer, not a scammer,” he reiterated.
The viral video emerged shortly after clips circulated online showing N’otutua thrilling a live audience with energetic dance moves, Flavour’s trademark mic gestures, and renditions of the highlife star’s songs. Many fans initially mistook him for the real Flavour, prompting discussions about celebrity impersonation and fan culture in Nigeria’s entertainment scene.
While some social media users praised his talent and uncanny resemblance, others urged him to ensure that audiences are properly informed during bookings to avoid confusion.
Neither Flavour N’abania nor his management has commented publicly on the matter as of press time, but the incident has sparked renewed conversation about how far tribute acts can go in emulating their idols without crossing ethical lines.
