Not even close.
Niall Horan is kind of a big deal nowadays.
Having made his name as one of the most-profile parts of one of the most popular boybands in decades, Horan has gone solo.
And you’d expect his fellow musicians to, at the very least, know his name.
On Sunday night, former Destiny’s Child singer, Kelly Rowland, was tasked with introducing Niall to the stage but instead of saying ‘Niall Horan’ she said ‘Neill Horawn’ or ‘Neil Horayn’ or ‘Neil Haron’ or something to that effect.
.@KELLYROWLAND & @KatGraham introduce your #AMAs New Artist of The Year, @NiallOfficial's performance 😍 #NIALLxAMAs pic.twitter.com/oJ1u0Pxlhl
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) November 20, 2017
Niall himself, understandably, was not at all bothered by the mispronunciation (because why would he be? He’s a millionaire with a new album out and he just got introduced at the AMAs by a literal child of destiny).
But people on Twitter were quick to notice the mix-up and they, of course, vented their frustrations.
Neil? Please learn how to say the name before presenting in the future.
— Becca Stilley (@BeccaStilley) November 20, 2017
Niall doesn’t approve pic.twitter.com/aHEKPMlxH0
— Mallorie Tucker (@mallorie_tucker) November 20, 2017
@imaan_monem she had one job
— zafira? (@malikXeth) November 20, 2017
Seeing as Niall’s abundance of fans were all up in her @s, Kelly even went so far as to issue an apology to Niall for getting his name wrong.
… Because this is the power that One Direction fans have in this world now.
😜😚 @NiallOfficial #sowwy pic.twitter.com/PLszTYLzuL
— KELENDRIA ROWLAND (@KELLYROWLAND) November 20, 2017
Niall, however, is a sound lad and he didn’t mind at all that Kelly had pronounced his name wrong.
He took to Twitter to tell her himself.
He wrote:
“Hahahahah I love ya kelly , don’t you worry . I’ve heard them all .”
Classic Niall.
The Irishman picked up the AMA award for New Artist of the Year and also performed his single, Slow Hands.
