- A video capturing Ayra Starr giving King Sunny Ade a casual handshake at an event has sparked condemnation from Nigerians who criticized her for not showing due respect to the Highlife and Juju icon.
- Ayra's attempt to address the issue in an apology post, where she explained her actions and confidently referred to Sunny Ade as "uncle", only served to fuel the public's anger.
Nigerians on social media platforms have responded fervently to the recent apology by singer Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe aka Ayra Starr extended to renowned music legend Sunny Ade.
Ayra recently faced strong accusations of disrespect. during the Sunny Ade Afrozons-Heineken Pre-Grammy Party held in Lagos.
A widely circulated video captures the 21-year-old singer greeting a group of people seated next to the esteemed Sunny Ade, 77, at the event with what some consider minimal recognition.
Online users were quick to criticize the 'Bloody Samaritan' sensation, prompting her to apologize for her actions.
“I'm so sorry, I had just entered and all the lights and nerves didn't let me see but I greeted everyone properly again, I have never been that disrespectful girl, I am a true Yoruba. girlllll and the video didn't start until I greeted Burna's mom. I am so sorry to the legend, uncle and king Sunny Ade.," she wrote.
Her apology, however, sparked mixed reactions as many criticized her for addressing the musician as her uncle.
SEE REACTIONS BELOW
To put things in perspective, you were born 20 years after King Sunny Ade earned her first Grammy nomination in 1983.
He is not your "uncle" but your grandfather. https://t.co/YCiSzKnjtu
— Emem 📚 🖋 (@EmemXavierAtat) January 27, 2024
“Uncle” King Sunny Ade??? That is Baba in Yoruba culture proper.
- Special Woman (@blockofbuilder) January 27, 2024
Point of correction Sabi girl, KSA is not your “uncle”. He is old enough to be called “dad.”
Nice gesture, you apologized by the way, Congratulations ❤️
- Good. 🕷️ (@adxjnr) January 27, 2024
He performed at Afrozons pre-Grammy party in Lagos State on Friday night and just before going on stage, he paid his respects to some VIPs, just as he reached King Ade, he gave him a handshake.
She was also seen casually greeting Burna Boy's mother, Bose Ogulu, and others who were sitting near King Sunny Ade.
