Mavo under fire as controversial old tweets resurface

Nigerian singer Mavo has sparked a wave of reactions on social media after his old tweets about some of the country’s biggest music stars resurfaced online.

The singer’s old posts, particularly those relating to Davido, Rema and other artistes, have been widely shared on X, prompting users to revisit his previous comments and opinions about the stars.

The resurfaced tweets have generated mixed reactions, with some social media users criticising Mavo over his past remarks, while others have pointed out that the posts were made years ago and should be viewed in the context in which they were written.

Mavo’s name subsequently began trending as screenshots of the posts continued to circulate, with users engaging in heated discussions about his past statements.

The development has also drawn attention to Mavo’s more recent interactions with some of the artistes mentioned in the resurfaced posts, adding another layer to the online conversation.

Amid the growing reactions, Mavo addressed some of his old comments during an Instagram Live session, where he acknowledged that some of his remarks were wrong and apologised to artistes he had previously criticised.

His comments have since fuelled further discussion online, with social media users continuing to debate the resurfaced posts and Mavo’s response to the controversy.

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