Singer, Ayra Starr has tendered an apology to legendary singer, King Sunny Ade over the backlash she received for disrespecting him at an event.
Glamsquad reported that Ayra Starr has been receiving backlash on social media over her disrespect to Legendary singer, King Sunny Ade and Bose Ogulu, Burna Boy’s Mother and manager.
In the video, Ayra Starr ignored Burna Boy’s mother, who was seated near another woman whom she warmly embraced. She proceeded to greet King Sunny Ade by shaking his hand without kneeling, a gesture that many perceived as disrespectful.
Taking to her X account, Ayra issued a sincere apology and explained. She mentioned that the lighting conditions made it difficult for her to see properly, but once she realized her mistake, she returned to greet them.
She further emphasized that she has never been someone to show disrespect and highlighted that she is a well-mannered Yoruba girl.
“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”.
Meanwhile, a video surfaced of when Ayra Starr greeted Burna Boy’s mother.
Ayra Starr greeting Mama Burna at an event in Lagos last night ❤️ pic.twitter.com/RJTPb2SZCM
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