Nigerian singer Brymo has apologized over his tweet revolving around the Igbo presidency which has caused a large stir on social media.
The singer had said he did not believe an Igbo should become a president, adding that the closest the region should get to presidency is to be a vice.
Brymo stated in his apology that he made the tweet after seeing the action of the Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie who had turned down a national honor.
“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,” he said.
Before the singer’s apology, thousands of petition has been signed to prevent Brymo from winning the Songwriter of the Year category at the All Africa Music Award.
