"I Was Just Stating Facts, Not Insulting Yorubas" – Rapper Illbliss Explains as He Issues Apology Over Lagos Land Comments
Rapper Illbliss has issued an apology and explained his controversial comments about Igbos owning all the land in Lagos, saying he was merely stating facts and not trying to insult Yoruba people.
"I Was Just Stating Facts, Not Insulting Yorubas" – Rapper Illbliss Explains as He Issues Apology Over Lagos Land Comments
Rapper Illbliss found himself at the center of a firestorm after he posted a now-deleted tweet claiming that Igbos own all the land in Lagos and are renting it back to the original inhabitants. The backlash was swift and brutal, with many Yoruba people accusing him of disrespect and ethnic bigotry. Now, Illbliss has returned to social media to issue an apology and clarify his intentions. In a lengthy post, he explained that his comments were not meant to disparage Yoruba people but to highlight the economic reality of real estate investments made by Igbo businessmen in Lagos over decades.
"I was not trying to insult anyone or claim superiority. I was simply stating facts about the investments my people have made in Lagos," he wrote. He acknowledged that his choice of words was inflammatory and that he should have expressed himself better. "I apologize to anyone who felt hurt or disrespected by my tweet. That was never my intention. We are all Nigerians, and we need each other to survive." His apology has been met with mixed reactions, with some accepting it and others demanding that he retract his original claims entirely.
The online space has been buzzing with reactions to Illbliss's apology, with opinions divided along ethnic and ideological lines. Some Yoruba commentators accepted his apology, urging Nigerians to move past tribal divisions and focus on unity. Others remain skeptical, arguing that his original tweet revealed his true feelings and that the apology is merely damage control to protect his music career. A few have pointed out that Illbliss has made similar comments in the past, suggesting that his views are deeply held rather than a momentary lapse in judgment. Illbliss has not responded to the skeptics, and he seems determined to move on from the controversy. He has returned to promoting his music and engaging with fans, hoping that the storm will pass. Whether the apology will be enough to repair the damage done to his reputation among Yoruba fans remains to be seen. One thing is certain, the debate over land ownership in Lagos is far from settled, and Illbliss's comments have only added fuel to an already raging fire.
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