Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr has faced backlash on social media after a video surfaced of her enthusiastically dancing to Naira Marley’s latest song, “Pxy Drip”.
The controversy surrounding Naira Marley’s involvement in the death of his signee, Mohbad, has led to a joint boycott of his music and associated artists, including Zinoleesky and Sam Larry.
However, despite the proposed boycott, Naira Marley’s new song has managed to gain significant traction on TikTok and streaming platforms, with many fans vibing to its nostalgic sound.
In a recent development, a video captured Ayra Starr grooving to the track, dishing out various captivating dance moves.
In reaction to the clip, many expressed disappointment and called for Ayra Starr to be canceled for her perceived endorsement of Naira Marley’s music.
Captioning the clip, an X wrote: “I’m so disappointed in Ayra Starr for listening and promoting Naira Marley’s song. We need to cancel her!”
Netizens commented on the X user’s post criticizing Ayra Starr.
“I guess most of us are hypocrites in disguise because we were all vibing to the sound on various platforms. Why use her as a scape goat?”
@SenatorEnrii
“You can cancel her when you cancel Odumodu, Buju, Ruger, and even the Naira Marley himself. She deserves the heat she’s getting for that video but cancel her for what???”
@OloriOfOloris
“You can only be disappointed, nothing else you can do🤭. You dey their clique?”
@fobecyril
“A lot of you have been dancing and singing to this sing on TikTok .. so what’s with the selective outrage.”
Manuella_.1
“You can cancel a music art. But you see the song. If the song sweet forget you no fit cancel anything. I’m just saying. Me, I have not listened to the song and I’m not a fan doesn’t mean I should talk down on the song or person. Who are we to even cancel a person. We be God.”
Etwi_st
Naira Marley Reacts After Ayra Starr’s Backlash
Famous singer, Naira Marley is undoubtedly thrilled to see his song “Pxy Drip” gaining massive attention online despite comments from critics.
Despite being canceled by social media users months ago due to his alleged involvement in the death of his ex-signee Mohbad, Naira Marley’s new song has become a viral track among Nigerians.
The song’s popularity has also led to it being featured on the top 10 list on the Apple Music Chart.
Recently, Mavin signee Ayra Starr and Nollywood actress Regina Daniels were spotted dancing to the song, and Naira Marley couldn’t help but react.
He reposted the videos of the two women vibing to his song on his Instagram stories, clearly excited to see his music being enjoyed by fans.
The videos showed Regina Daniels and Ayra Starr grooving enthusiastically to the song which earned them criticisms accordingly.
In other news, Naira Marley fired back at critics on social media after they criticized his fans, including Ayra Starr, for listening to his music.
Despite facing backlash over the death of his former record label signee, Mohbad, Naira Marley’s music managed to pierce through the hearts of Nigerian music lovers once again, and his critics have been slamming those who still vibe to his songs.
In a series of tweets, Naira Marley condemned his critics, telling them to shut up and cry a river.
“Y’all now vibing to Naira Marley’s new music blah blah blah…. Yes, they are…Shut the fvck up and cry me a river😂😂 Won fe mo idi.”
Naira Marley
He also asked who said there were no more Marlians, implying that his fanbase is still strong.
“If a group of people team up against you, understand how powerful you are alone, because they do! ‘Who said no more Marlians?’”
Naira Marley
Naira Marley’s response was sparked by the criticism he faced on social media, where some netizens accused his fans of being hypocritical for listening to his music despite canceling him online.
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