Nigerian Singer-songwriter, Olawale Brymo, has apologised over his anti-Igbo, anti-Peter Obi tweets on the possibility of any person of South East region producing a Nigerian President.
The music star, a known supporter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, Bola ahmed Tinubu, had stirred controversy when he joined a Twitter tirade against Igbos over political affiliations and differences.
Stating that Igbos are not ready to produce a Nigerian President, Brymo urged the region to test the waters with the Vice Presidential slot before aiming for the Presidency.
Following this, a petition was launched on Change.org for his All Africa Music Award (AFRIMMA) nomination in the Songwriter of the Year’ category to be withdrawn with immediate effect.
Brymo has been feeling the heat and backlash from Nigerians, decided to apologise.
He went live on his Instagram account on Friday night to address the issue and clarify what led to his tweets.
Brymo said that issue started after he shared his opinion about author Chimamanda Adichie refusing national honours but accepting a chieftaincy title in her hometown, Abba, Anambra State.
He said, “It is very important you understand that this entire fracas began with me seeing in the media that Chimamanda Adichie refused some national honours and had picked up some traditional title in the East at home.
“And I suggested that for me, it says a lot about the Igbo presidency because that actual seat is what the region should be eyeing right now. I have clamoured for Igbo presidency in the last few years, you wouldn’t believe it.
“It will pop in your mind when you hear the news that Igbos do not actually want the presidency.
“I did not insult the tribe, I am sorry to anyone who it sounded as such to. I was trying to weigh into a very important matter.”