Don't Apologise To Northerners - Soyinka Tells Davido

Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka ask Afrobeat singer, Davido not to apologise.

Soyinka said this in support of Davido, urging him not to apologize for the controversial music video he shared on his social media platforms.

The video in question featured a new record from Davido's label artist, Logos Olori, and depicted people dressed in white clothes engaging in prayer before breaking into dance, resembling some Muslim practices.

However, this portrayal offended certain Nigerian Muslims, particularly in the North, who demanded Davido delete the video and issue a public apology.

Despite Davido removing the video within forty-eight hours of posting it, some Muslims continued to insist on an apology from the music star.

In response to the situation, Professor Soyinka released a statement on Tuesday, stating that Davido should not feel obliged to apologize to the Muslim community.

To support his argument, Soyinka pointed out that in the past, the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El Rufai, had made offensive comments against Christians but was never asked to apologize.

The literary icon emphasized that there was no need for an apology from Davido, just as there was no reason to expect one from El Rufai for his past remarks.

Soyinka also addressed comments made by Shehu Sani, where it was reported that Sani had demanded an apology from Davido on behalf of the Muslim community. Soyinka stated his absolute disagreement with Sani's demand.

Furthermore, Soyinka brought attention to the tragic incident in Sokoto where a second-year Christian college student named Deborah Yakubu was lynched by a mob of Muslim students over alleged blasphemy.

The Nobel laureate emphasized that the issue at hand should be viewed in a broader context, understanding the severity of real-life consequences that go beyond Davido's music video.

With Soyinka's support, Davido may find some relief from the pressure to apologize, as the focus shifts towards addressing the underlying issues of religious tolerance and understanding in Nigeria.