Throwback video of Wizkid prostrating to King Sunny Ade re-emerges amidst backlash trailing Ayra Starr disrespect
Ayra Starr is given a tip on how to properly meet an elder by a music influencer who posts a video of Wizkid bowing down to King Sunny Ade on stage.
This follows criticism directed at the musician for shaking the Nigerian icon during a previous event.
Most online users felt that she was rude for that and that she ought to have done the Yoruba custom of kneeling in honour.
Despite her apology, a lot of her followers are making sure that she behaves appropriately.
A few responses to the article
@TrevorOsayi00 wrote: “Be like una no see how short her dress be ,,, make she go down make baba see things ni”
@Oladapomikky1 said: “It’s high time we cancel her for disrespecting an icon like King Sunny Ade.”
@DavidAyo commented: “He was singing and still acknowledged with a simple act of respect. Teaching the youngsters our culture is important for the survival of the culture”
@tobijubril_ added: “He also prostrated to greet Femi kuti but woke twitter thinks Ayra Starr that doesn’t have 20% of wizkid’s achievement is too big to greet”
Watch video here
WIZKID AND KING SUNNY ADE LIVE PERFORMANCE AT EBONY LIVE TV LAUNCH FEW YEARS AGO ❤️🦅 PIC.TWITTER.COM/ULYYW3E3EM
— S̺C̺E̺N̺E̺ H̺U̺B̺ (@thescenehub) January 27, 2024
