Nigeria music star Oyinkansola Aderibigbe a.k.a Ayra Starr, has tendered an apology to Juju music maestro King Sunny Ade for not greeting him the traditional way when they met recently.
A viral video had shown Ayra Star on her feet while shaking hands with KSA, one of the pioneers of Juju Music in Nigeria. Fans on social media did not let this pass without them shading the younger Ayra Starr, who could as well be a granddaughter of the internationally acclaimed KSA.
“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,” said Ayra Star in post on her X handle Saturday
“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.”
Reactions to her apology
@adxjnr: “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.”
@mister_ade5: “I just knew that you didn’t see him properly and I’m glad you came to clear the air Stay safe and love you baby.”
@47kasz: “After not greeting King Sunny Ade properly Ayra Starr still came on twitter to call him “uncle” Copying black America culture is too funny.. that’s daddy or grandpa!! 21-year-old and calling 77yrs old man uncle.“
@Oladapomikky1: “Ayra Starr with King Sunny Ade. Wizkid with King Sunny Ade while on Stage together. It’s high time we cancel her for disrespecting an icon like King Sunny Ade.”
@itzbasito:“Wizkid laid down flat to greet King Sunny Ade, that’s how you greet a legend and an elder.”
