Ayra Starr apologises for disrespecting King Sunny Ade at an event

Ayra Starr, a rising Nigerian songstress, has publicly apologised to legendary musician King Sunny Ade for disrespecting him at an event.

Nigerians took to social media to call out Ayra Starr for disrespecting King Sunny Ade and the mother of singer Burna Boy.

In a viral video, Ayra Starr snubbed Burna Boy’s mother as she greeted a woman sitting beside her. And went on to shake Sunny Ade’s hand.

Following the backlash received from netizens, the songstress in a post on her official X on Saturday morning, tendered a public apology as she explained herself.

“I’m so sorry, I had just walked in and all the lights and nerves did not let me see but I came back 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 had greeted Burna’s mom! I’m very sorry to the legend, uncle and King Sunny Ade.”