In Nigeria, particularly among the Yoruba tribe, the manner in which one greets elders holds significant cultural importance.
Traditionally, a Yoruba girl demonstrates respect by going down on her knees, while a Yoruba boy shows reverence by prostrating.
However, an incident involving Mavin signee Ayra Starr recently grabbed attention due to a breach of these customary greetings.
Ayra Starr found herself in the midst of controversy when a video surfaced on the internet showing her allegedly disrespecting two prominent figures , King Sunny Ade, a legendary musician, and Burna Boy’s mother, Boss Ogulu.
In the video, Ayra Starr appeared to snub Burna Boy’s mother while greeting a woman seated beside her.
She then proceeded to greet King Sunny Ade by shaking his hands, a gesture considered inappropriate given the traditional customs.
Following the public backlash on social media, Ayra Starr took to her official social media account to issue a public apology on a Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Why will Ayra Starr shake hands with King Sunny Adepic.twitter.com/sRtvaIj923
— Tuchel of Calabar ⭐⭐🇳🇱🇳🇬 (@Officially_Kriz) January 26, 2024
In her statement, she sought to clarify her actions and express remorse for any perceived disrespect. Watch the video below.
Why will Ayra Starr shake hands with King Sunny Adepic.twitter.com/sRtvaIj923
— Tuchel of Calabar ⭐⭐🇳🇱🇳🇬 (@Officially_Kriz) January 26, 2024
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