A music influencer has shared a throwback video of Wizkid prostrating on stage before King Sunny Ade as a way of hinting Ayra Starr the proper way to greet an elder. This comes after Ayra Starr received backlash for shaking the Nigerian legend in a recent event. According to most internet users, Ayra Starr was deemed disrespectful for not kneeling to pay homage, which is considered proper in the Yoruba culture. Although Ayra Starr has apologized for her actions, many fans are making sure to properly correct her behavior. The post has elicited various reactions from people.
@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 🙌🏾
— BASITO (@itzbasito) January 27, 2024