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Ayra Starr apologizes to Sunny Ade after she disrespectfully shook him at an event
In the trending video, Ayra Starr, caught up in the lights and nerves of the moment, stood while greeting the 77-year-old Sunny Ade instead of kneeling.
Singer Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, widely known as Ayra Starr, has publicly apologized to Juju music legend King Sunny Ade after a video captured her shaking hands with him at an event, sparking backlash for not adhering to the traditional gesture of kneeling.
In the trending video, Ayra Starr, caught up in the lights and nerves of the moment, stood while greeting the 77-year-old Sunny Ade instead of kneeling.
This led to criticism from Nigerians, who accused her of rudeness and disrespect towards the elderly musician.
Ayra Starr took to her social media platform to express remorse, stating that she had initially missed the customary greeting but returned later to greet everyone properly.
Despite the apology, the incident has stirred controversy, with some questioning her understanding of Yoruba customs as a Yoruba girl.
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