Tope Alabi, a well-known gospel performer in Nigeria, has declared that she will refrain from commenting on the controversy surrounding her trending video, which has been making rounds on social media.
The singer was seen singing in the Yoruba language in the viral video. The celebrated singer was singing in the Ifa worshippers’ greeting language, “Aboru boye,” while doing so.
“abiye ni mi, Oruko mi ni yen,” the singer could be heard singing. “I am a sacrifice, that’s my name,” said Mo de bo, “Mo ru, Mo ye. I go by the name “I am a sacrifice accepted by God.”
Since then, the phrase Aboru Aboye, which is primarily used by Ifa worshippers in adoration of the deity, has gained popularity on social media.
Alabi, who is currently in the United States for her “Praise The Almighty Concert, declined to comment on the matter in an exclusive phone interview with our correspondent, claiming that The PUNCH had already published stories about the “Aboru boye” controversy.
“After writing, did you publish a post on social media? Hmmmm. When asked by our reporter about her thoughts on the controversy the viral video has sparked, she responded, “No Comment.
Join Television Nigerian Whatsapp Now
Join Television Nigerian Facebook Now
Join Television Nigerian Twitter Now
Join Television Nigerian YouTUbe Now