Nigerian music star Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr. P, has apologised to Nigerians following the backlash over his controversial “Who Naija language help?” comment.
Mr. P came under fire after questioning the value of Nigerian languages while responding to a follower on X.
His remarks quickly sparked criticism, with many accusing him of disrespecting the country’s languages and culture.
At first, Mr. P stood by his comments and told critics they could do their worst.
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However, he later changed his stance and issued a public apology on Wednesday.
If my response to ‘Who Naija language help?’ upset some people, I apologise and take full responsibility for my words. That does not mean I hate our Nigerian languages or culture.
The “Cool It Down” hitmaker also denied claims that he had singled out the Igbo language.
At no point did I say I hate the Igbo language or Igbo culture. I said ‘Naija language,’ referring to the different languages in Nigeria, but some individuals twisted it and made it seem like I specifically mentioned Igbo. I did not.
His apology came just a day after the comments sparked widespread debate across social media.