- Rising Nigerian singer faces backlash for allegedly disrespecting cultural protocol at an event.
- Twitter video captures Ayra Starr shaking hands instead of kneeling when greeting King Sunny Ade and other dignitaries.
- Ayra Starr’s failure to kneel while greeting elders triggers online criticism, with many labeling her as “uncultured”
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has faced criticism online after a video surfaced showing her shaking hands instead of kneeling when greeting Fuji legend King Sunny Ade.
The video, shared on Twitter by user @gemyoruba, captures the moment Ayra Starr is introduced to notable dignitaries, including legendary Fuji musician King Sunny Ade,
According to @gemyoruba, Ayra Starr failed to observe the expected cultural norms by not kneeling while greeting the dignitaries.
In the video, Ayra Starr can be seen standing and shaking hands as she is introduced to King Sunny Ade and other men seated close to Burna Boy’s mother.
In Yoruba culture, especially when greeting elders or anyone of high status, it is customary to kneel as a sign of respect.
The video has sparked a wave of criticism, with many netizens expressing their disappointment and calling the young singer “uncultured.”
See below;
Ayra star is nothing but an uncultured lady. pic.twitter.com/5KRFMRYOlu
— Temitope Onilu🧞 (@gemyoruba) January 26, 2024
In other news, Ayra Starr, the renowned Nigerian singer, sparked a flurry of reactions among fans with her recent bedroom video.
The Mavin sensation hit up TikTok, giving fans the lowdown on her killer outfit, flaunting the outside scene of her current chill spot. She casually dropped the news that she’s currently basking in a 5-day holiday hiatus.
In the clip, Ayra Starr gave a sneak peek into her bedroom, rocking her usual sassy attire. She swiftly guided fans through a fashion tour, dropping the names of the designers behind each outfit she was wearing.
Fans stumbling upon her TikTok video on Instagram couldn’t resist chiming in on her bedroom revelation, sparking a flurry of thoughts and comments.