Mavo apologises as backlash over past tweets intensifies

Nigerian Artist Mavo Addresses Social Media Controversy with Public Apology

Nigerian singer Mavo has found himself at the center of social media scrutiny after old tweets criticizing fellow artists resurfaced online, prompting a heartfelt public apology from the rising star. The controversy has sparked widespread discussion across Nigerian music circles as fans and industry watchers weighed in on the resurfaced commentary targeting major names including Davido and Ayra Starr.

Taking to social media to address the backlash, Mavo opened up about his past behavior as what he described as “a bad entertainment critic” during his university days. The singer explained that his perspective shifted dramatically once he realized that established artists weren’t particularly concerned with Twitter commentary and decided to channel his energy into his own creative pursuits instead. “I stopped criticizing and focused solely on my music and since then it’s been bliss,” he shared, suggesting that the career pivot brought him both professional growth and personal peace.

What stands out most in Mavo’s response is his acknowledgment of the real impact his words had on others. He didn’t just offer a blanket apology—he specifically admitted that his critiques “sadly, unfortunately & unintentionally hurt quite a number of people.” Perhaps most tellingly, the artist revealed that actually meeting some of the people he’d previously criticized online completely changed his perception. “I have met most of these people and they actually turn out to be amazing people,” he confessed, admitting his earlier judgments were off-base. It’s a reminder that social media hot takes rarely capture the full picture of who someone really is.

The incident serves as yet another cautionary tale about the permanence of social media and how quickly past statements can come back into focus. For Mavo, it’s become a lesson in the difference between being a commentator and being a participant in the industry he once criticized from the sidelines.

Stay connected with Afrobeat San Diego for the latest in global Afrobeats.