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Jaywon Apologizes to Ayra Starr Over Grammy Snub Post, Calls Her Best in Africa
Nigerian singer Jaywon recently extended an apology to his fellow artist Ayra Starr after accusations surfaced that he mocked her for not securing a Grammy nomination.
The Grammy nominees for the 67th awards show were recently announced, and despite Ayra Starr’s success and popularity this year, her name was absent from the list, disappointing many fans and supporters who had hoped to see her recognized.
Shortly after the announcement, Jaywon posted a photo of himself holding two Grammy awards, which some interpreted as a subtle jab at Ayra Starr’s lack of a nomination.
This was particularly notable given the tension between the two artists, as they’ve been involved in an ongoing online disagreement.
The post quickly sparked backlash, with fans accusing Jaywon of being insensitive to Ayra Starr’s disappointment.
In response to the criticism, Jaywon issued a public apology, clarifying that his intentions had been misunderstood.
Expressing admiration for Ayra Starr, he described her as one of the best female vocalists in Africa and shared that he’s a genuine fan of her music.
He emphasized that he doesn’t believe in tearing others down but instead believes in uplifting and supporting fellow artists to create a lasting impact in the music industry.
In his apology, Jaywon said, If you see Ayra Starr, tell her I’m sorry she wasn’t nominated for this year’s Grammys. I’m a huge fan of her music, and I believe she’s one of the best female vocalists Africa has.
Adding to his supportive message, he continued, On this side, we don’t pull people down. We elevate, not just for today, but for the future. Ola Inu Kan.
Nigerian Singer Segun Johnson shares reason behind him starting a career in music. He reveals the primary force for his decision.
During a recent interview with Teju BabyFace The singer stated that the economy was the main reason he started music.
He then spoke in Yoruba language “Ebi ni, hunger ni. If you are in Nigeria, you don’t have a choice.”
He then stated that he used to be a backup singer before opportunities opened up for him to begin his career in music.
Nigerian reality star Tolani Baj stirs up reactions online after her comment on a singer.
The reality star took to social media to express her distaste for the singer without mentioning a name. “Why is it that Nigerian artistes don’t know when to evolve or completely transition into business.”
“If your sound is outdated or doesn’t resonate with your fans anymore, go into business. If you have built an amazing legacy, why allow the constant disrespect by being compared to the new generation artiste?”
Fans then react and speculate on who might be the artist Tolani is talking about. The names of various artist are brought as fans debate in the comment section.
Nigerian rapper Folarin Falana, better known as Falz, recently opened up about some of his favorite foods.
Taking to his X account, Falz made it clear that plantain holds a special place in his heart, even saying that if a romantic partner does not like plantain, it could be a deal breaker for him. He also shared that his ultimate go-to meal is boiled yam and fried eggs, admitting he could happily eat it every single day without getting tired.
However, when it comes to semo, Falz did not hold back. He joked that he would not recommend eating it at any time of the day and even went as far as saying semo should not be considered food at all. His take on semo stirred up plenty of reactions, with fans rushing to share their own opinions.
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