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ABORU ABOYE PURELY YORUBA LANGUAGE, NOT FOR IFA PRIESTS- TOPE ALABI.(PHOTO).


Aboru Aboye purely Yoruba language, not for Ifa priests – Tope Alabi

Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Tope Alabi, has reacted to the controversy trailing her viral video where she was heard singing in Yoruba language using the word ‘Aboru Aboye’, a form of greeting among Ifa initiates.

In the viral video, Alabi referred to herself as ‘ebo’ literally meaning sacrifice, while also singing the words, “Abiye ni mi, Oruko mi ni yen. Mo de bo, mo ru, mo ye,” (I am a sacrifice, that’s my name. I am a sacrifice accepted by God, that’s my name).

The lyrics had since triggered a flurry of reactions in the media space as her fans and some Christian leaders took sides over her choice of words.

In a video sighted by The PUNCH, the award-winning singer who was seen ministering in a white garment church said, “Aboru Aboye” is a pure Yoruba language and not an exclusive preserve of traditionalists.

Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Tope Alabi, has reacted to the controversy trailing her viral video where she was heard singing in Yoruba language using the word ‘Aboru Aboye’, a form of greeting among Ifa initiates.

In the viral video, Alabi referred to herself as ‘ebo’ literally meaning sacrifice, while also singing the words, “Abiye ni mi, Oruko mi ni yen. Mo de bo, mo ru, mo ye,” (I am a sacrifice, that’s my name. I am a sacrifice accepted by God, that’s my name).

The lyrics had since triggered a flurry of reactions in the media space as her fans and some Christian leaders took sides over her choice of words.

 

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