Nigerian Sensation Ayra Starr Addresses Backlash over Gesture
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has issued a sincere apology following a video that went viral, showing her shaking hands with Juju music icon King Sunny Ade.
The 21-year-old artist sparked a buzz on social media when she took to Twitter to express regret after a video surfaced of her extending a handshake to Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, famously known as King Sunny Ade, during an event.
The video, which gained significant attention over the weekend, captured Ayra Starr reaching out to greet the legendary juju singer, who was seated with other guests.
Critics condemned Ayra Starr for not adhering to Yoruba tradition, suggesting that instead of kneeling to greet Chief King Sunny Ade, she merely shook hands with him while standing.
In response to the social media backlash, Ayra Starr took to Twitter to address the situation, posting, "ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ I'm so sorry, I had just walked in, 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..."
Ayra Starr's swift apology aims to quell the controversy surrounding the incident, emphasizing her commitment to upholding cultural norms and respect.
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