Music influencer advises Ayra Starr on the respectful way to greet elders, sharing a throwback video of Wizkid prostrating to King Sunny Ade onstage.
This follows criticism directed at the singer for shaking the Nigerian legend during a recent event.
Many online users believe her action was disrespectful, suggesting that she should have knelt to pay proper homage in accordance with Yoruba culture.
Although she has apologized for her actions, many fans are making sure to properly correct her behavior.
Some reactions to the post
@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 laid down flat to greet King Sunny Ade, thats how you greet a legend and an elder 🙌🏾
pic.twitter.com/lXWtaEz1IC
— BASITO (@itzbasito) January 27, 2024
