What began as a public opprobrium has taken an unexpected turn for Miss Victoria Bernard, the lady who was reportedly denied entry by a bouncer, at the high-profile birthday celebration of Ijaw music legend Alfred Izonebi JKing in Yanegoa, Bayelsa state.
Sources confirm that during the star-studded celebration hosted by the maestro himself, Victoria Bernard was turned away at the gate, a moment that sparked online buzz and public sympathy. However, the story didn’t end there.
In a surprising twist, Alfred Izonebi JKing extended what many are calling a “gesture of reconciliation and goodwill” by compensating Miss Bernard the sum of N300,000 following the incident, including other prominent individuals who promised to surprise her subsequently.
Meanwhile, Chief Barrister S Smooth, in his generous gesture and humility has also gifted her a whooping amount of N200,000.
Though details surrounding the reason for the denial remain unclear, the promise of financial support is being seen by many fans and commentators as a move to “make things right.”
“The embarrassment might have been public, but so is the gesture of goodwill,” said a source close to the artist.
Miss Victoria Bernard has yet to make a public statement, but the development has reignited conversations around celebrity-hosted events and the treatment of guests — especially those caught in the chaos of crowd management.
Whether this act restores goodwill or sparks further questions, one thing is clear: the Ijaw music maestro is striking a new chord — one of restitution and recognition.
