Lizzy Anjorin Paid N2.5 Million, Not N3.5 Million – Oreofe Williams Spills Truth About Tope Alabi’s No-Show | “You Don’t Surprise the Surpriser!”

By now, most people have heard the noise surrounding the birthday party that had social media buzzing — the same party where Evangelist Tope Alabi was expected but mysteriously never performed. Fingers have been pointed, accusations thrown around, and the story has taken different forms across platforms. But now, Dr. Oreofe Williams, a respected Nigerian filmmaker and media scholar, has come forward with the receipts — and trust me, it’s hotter than we imagined.

Here’s the uncut version, straight from Oreofe Williams, PhD:

“It was N2.5 million, not N3.5 million, that was paid to the Alabis. The amount was already slashed by 70% after Uncle Soji Alabi (Tope Alabi’s husband and manager) considered my personal intervention.”

Weeks ago, a filmmaker had reached out to Dr. Oreofe, requesting the presence of Evangelist Tope Alabi to surprise someone he cherished deeply. No name was dropped, no major detail shared — everything was shrouded in mystery. According to Dr. Oreofe, he assumed the surprise could be for the man’s wife or a dear friend. After all, this filmmaker is wealthy and could easily foot the bill.

Out of goodwill, Oreofe reached out to Soji Alabi, made the connection, and personally convinced him to attend despite the very low budget. The Alabis, known for their integrity, agreed — with a whopping 70% reduction in their standard fee, bringing the total to N2.5m, paid in three installments.

Here’s where it gets messy.

“The identity of the celebrant was hidden. Until the Alabis got to the venue, they had no idea who they were performing for. Even I — whose name was used to access them — was kept in the dark.”

At the venue, it became clear that something was off. Uncle Soji reportedly called Dr. Oreofe, expressed his disappointment, and made the decision to leave the venue immediately. And honestly, can you blame him? Who brings a gospel minister to perform for a public figure’s birthday and keeps her name hidden from the get-go?

“It’s not about the celebrant or anyone at the event. It’s about being manipulated. You don’t invite someone to a surprise, only to surprise the surpriser. That’s deception.”

Oreofe Williams confirmed that the Alabis promptly refunded the full N2.5m. He even requested payment receipts for transparency, upset at how the narrative was twisted online — especially the claim that N3.5m was paid, which he outright called false.

“Let it be clear — Ministers Soji and Tope Alabi have honoured both Christians and Muslims over the years. Their fanbase cuts across all tribes and faiths. What happened here was a case of poor communication and blatant manipulation.”

Oreofe ends with a word of wisdom (and shade, respectfully):

“You don’t ask a singer to ‘surprise’ a public figure only to keep the celebrant anonymous and eventually ‘surprise’ the surpriser at the venue. You will be more surprised!”

Whew.

In this age of clout-chasing and misinformation, one thing remains sacred: integrity, transparency, and accountability. The Alabis held their ground, Oreofe Williams stood for truth, and now the story is clear — no filters, no clickbait.