Did She or Did She Not? Ayra Starr’s “Sorry, Uncle Sunny” Leaves Social Media in a Tizzy

Popular singer Ayra Starr issued a heartfelt apology on Friday, January 26, after a video surfaced online showing her seemingly snubbing legendary musician King Sunny Ade during a recent event. The video sparked controversy on social media, prompting Starr to address the situation directly.

In a post on X, Ayra Starr expressed sincere remorse: “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.” She emphasized her respect for King Sunny Ade, stating: “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.”

The video, circulated widely on social media, showed Starr seemingly ignoring King Sunny Ade as she greeted other guests at the event. This sparked accusations of disrespect and rudeness towards the veteran musician. However, Starr’s apology suggests a different perspective, attributing her actions to the overwhelming atmosphere and her own nervousness.

Her clarification about greeting Burna Boy’s mother further adds context to the situation, suggesting that the video might not have captured the full picture. Starr’s heartfelt apology and explanation have garnered mixed reactions from fans and social media users. Some have expressed understanding and accepted her explanation, while others remain unconvinced.

Regardless of the differing perspectives, Starr’s prompt apology demonstrates her commitment to maintaining respectful relationships within the music industry. Whether or not the controversy completely subsides, this incident serves as a reminder of the importance of communication and understanding in the public eye.

However, the event has triggered reactions from users on X:

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https://twitter.com/TaoFeek182/status/1751015471497785465?t=1_aGB3iHg6DMVF8KUwG8pA&s=19

https://twitter.com/TheMahleek/status/1751034136393867298?t=sR4NL26yc9CfXpj-USlpzg&s=19

Some of the people online criticising Ayra Starr are the same disrespectful people that insult their forefathers on social media because of difference of opinion.

— Ayo Shonaiya (@AyoShonaiya) January 27, 2024

So you people think Ayra Starr disrespected Sunny Ade?

— Bayo Otedola (@mister_ade5) January 26, 2024

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