This archive report was first published on 19 November 2019.
Comedian Eddie Butita has been accused of snubbing a fan who attempted to greet him at a public location. The fan, who wished to remain anonymous, claimed that Butita ignored him and turned his head away when he stretched out his hand for a greeting.
However, Butita has denied the allegations, stating that he loves and appreciates his fans for their support. In a response to the fan's accusations, Butita wrote, 'I have met thousands and thousands of people since I started my career. If they get a chance to speak one day, they will, and the truth will come out.'
Butita also offered words of encouragement to his fans, saying, 'If we have never met, it's my hope that one day we will cross paths. Feel free to extend a greeting, I can't ignore you, trust me.'
Butita's response comes after a fan accused him of snubbing him at a public location. The fan claimed that Butita looked at his hand like an infected object and turned his head away, leaving him feeling embarrassed and humiliated.
Butita's denial of the allegations has been met with support from his fans, who appreciate his kind words and generosity. As Butita himself said, 'Insecure people put others down to raise themselves up.'
