Why I did not greet King Sunny Ade properly – Ayra Starr tenders apology

Fast-rising vocalist Ayra Starr apologizes and yields to pressure, explaining why she shook hands with seasoned juju performer King Sunny Ade.

This came following a viral video from a recent event where the ‘Sabi Girl’ crooner casually walked up to King Sunny Ade for a handshake.

Ayra Starr, however, faced severe backlashes from social media users who termed her as an uncultured Nigerian lady and how her interaction with the veteran singer was rude.

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Addressing the claims, Sabi Girl apologized for the disrespect while stating the reasons for her actions.

According to Ayra Starr, she did not recognize King Sunny Ade initially as a result of the lights at the event but returned to correct her wrongs after realizing her mistake.

In a post via the X platform, she wrote;

“😭😭 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 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,” she wrote.

In a previous headline, Ayra Starr had slammed guys who have been giving her backlash over her latest performance.

In response to the comments and criticisms she received over her outfit to a performance, Ayra addressed the issue without mincing words as she branded those criticizing her outfit as “useless men” and accused them of being clout chasers. The situation escalated further when she made a bold declaration, asserting that everything she does is primarily for her female audience.

Back in September, she declined to accept an award during the Headies award ceremony. Ayra Starr had been recognized as the best female artist, but her award was not announced on stage; instead, it was presented to her backstage. In response, she publicly refused to accept the award, stating that she would not show gratitude for an honor that was not deemed worthy of being announced on the main stage. Ayra Starr highlighted the disparity between her treatment and that of male artists, who received on-stage recognition.