Mavo apologises as backlash over past tweets intensifies

Nigerian Singer Mavo Issues Apology After Old Critical Tweets Resurface

Nigerian artist Mavo has found himself at the center of social media controversy after old tweets critiquing fellow musicians resurfaced online, prompting the singer to issue a public apology. The posts, which targeted prominent figures including Davido and Ayra Starr, sparked widespread backlash and forced the emerging artist to confront his past words in a candid statement addressing fans and those he previously criticized.

In his apology, Mavo revealed that his critical commentary stemmed from his early university days when he was an active voice in entertainment criticism. However, his perspective shifted dramatically once he committed to his own musical journey. “I was a bad entertainment critic when I started uni until I realized superstars don’t really care about Twitter,” Mavo explained. “I stopped criticizing and focused solely on my music and since then it’s been bliss.” The singer acknowledged that channeling his energy away from tearing down others and into building his craft brought him unexpected peace and clarity.

What makes Mavo’s apology particularly notable is his admission that meeting the very artists he once criticized changed his entire outlook. “I have met most of these people and they actually turn out to be amazing people. I’m sorry for my misjudgment. Let love lead,” he shared, expressing genuine remorse for the hurt his words caused. The singer didn’t shy away from accountability, stating plainly: “My criticism sadly, unfortunately & unintentionally hurt quite a number of people & I’m honestly sorry.” As the conversation around his past tweets continues to trend across Nigerian social media, Mavo’s public reckoning serves as a reminder of how words live forever online—and how growth sometimes requires facing them head-on.

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