Vanguard· 1h ago· 1 min read
Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has apologised for his controversial comments about Nigerian languages, saying his remarks were misunderstood and were never intended to disparage the country's languages or culture.
The former P-Square star came under criticism after responding to a social media user who asked whether his children, who speak French fluently, could also speak Igbo. In his response, Mr P questioned, “Who Naija language help?”, a remark that sparked widespread backlash online.
Addressing the controversy in a statement shared on X on Wednesday, Mr P admitted that his words offended many people and said he accepted responsibility for how they were received.
“If my response to 'Who Naija language help?' upset some people, I apologise and take full responsibility for my words. That doesn't mean I hate Nigerian languages or our culture.”
He explained…
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