Ayra Starr apologizes over ‘disrespectful’ KSA handshake

Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has apologized to music icon Sunny Ade for reportedly “disrespecting” him during the Afrozons-Heineken Pre-Grammy party in Lagos.

In a viral video, the 21-year-old was seen welcoming Burna Boy’s mother, Bose Ogulu, and shaking hands with King Sunny Ade, which many people deemed “disrespectful and inappropriate.”.

This elicited a variety of reactions, with some Nigerians criticizing Ayra Starr for her disrespectful behavior.

Reacting to the now viral video, the ‘Rush’ crooner, on her verified X handle on Saturday, said, “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,” Ayra Starr added.