Ayra Starr apologises for ‘unintentional’ disrespect of KSA
Following the backlash received by Ayra Starr, the 21-year-old singer has apologised to King Sunny Ade for disrespecting the legendary musician in a now-viral video.
The Nation reports that the artist faced harsh criticism online after shaking hands with the music icon at an event.
Social media users had expected that the singer would greet Sunny Ade, who was significantly older in terms of age and accomplishments, by kneeling down in the traditional Yoruba manner.
However, the singer was seen shaking hands with the music veteran in the now-viral footage, which infuriated Nigerians, who felt it was disrespectful.
But in a post released on her official X account on Saturday morning, Ayra Starr clarified that she is not a disrespectful girl as a proper Yoruba girl.
The singer said that she went back to properly meet everyone after letting her nerves get the better of her when she first met the legendary KSA.
She wrote: “I’m so sorry, I had just walked in and all the lights and nerves didn’t let me see but I came back around to greet everyone properly, I have never been that girl to be disrespectful.
” I’m a proper Yoruba girl and the video didn’t start until after I’d greeted Burna’s mom! I’m very sorry to the legend, uncle and King Sunny Ade”.
KSA is not your uncle, Nigerians reacts to Ayra Starr’s apology to legendary singer
by Yewande Fasan
Nigerians have called out singer Ayra Starr after she apologised to legendary musician, King Sunny Ade over a public greeting mishap.
Ayra, who casually greeted the 77-year-old music icon with an handshake while standing at a public event, apologised for her mistake, calling the icon ‘Uncle’ in the message.
The Nation reported that Ayra recently faced heavy backlash for disrespecting KSA during the Sunny Ade Afrozons-Heineken Pre-Grammy party in Lagos.
The 21-year-old songstress was captured greeting top personalities in the event but minimally acknowledged the legendary 77-year-old singer.
Online users swiftly swung into action has they rubbished the ‘Bloody Samaritan’ sensation, prompting her to issue an apology for her actions.
“I’m so sorry, I had just walked in and all the lights and nerves didn’t let me see but i came back around to greet everyone properly, I have never been that girl to be disrespectful, I’m a proper Yoruba girlllll and the video didn’t start until after I’d greeted burna’s mom! I’m very sorry to the legend, uncle and King Sunny Ade,” she wrote.
Her apology, however, evoked mixed reactions as many criticised her for addressing the musician as her uncle.
Ade wrote: “Point of Correction Sabi girl, KSA is not your “Uncle” He is old enough to be addressed as a “Daddy”
Good gesture you apologized btw, Kudos.”
Emem said: “To put things into perspective, you were born 20 years after King Sunny Ade got his first Grammy nomination in 1983. He is not your “uncle” but your grandfather.”
Callme Wealth argued: “Remove that uncle and edited it to daddy or leave it at KSA.”
Crownprince wrote: “It is disrespect when you called King Sunny Ade an Uncle ok. He is able to father your mother. Be Wise.”
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