Popular Nigerian TikToker, Peller, has apologized after mistakenly calling Runtown an “upcoming artiste” in one of his recent videos. The video quickly went viral and caused a lot of reactions on social media. Many fans of Runtown were angry and said it was disrespectful to call a well-known artist like Runtown upcoming.
In the video, Peller was talking about Nigerian musicians and how relevant they are today. While trying to explain his point, he made the shocking statement that Runtown is an upcoming artiste. Fans of the singer did not take this lightly. They dragged Peller on TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), calling him out for insulting a music star who has achieved so much.
Runtown
Runtown, also known as the “Soundgod,” is one of Nigeria’s respected musicians. He is famous for hit songs like “Mad Over You,” “Gallardo,” and “For Life.” Over the years, he has made a huge impact on Afrobeat and Afropop music. This is why many people were surprised and upset that anyone would describe him as an upcoming artiste.
After facing serious backlash online, Peller released an apology video. In the video, he admitted that what he said was wrong and called it a slip of the tongue. Peller explained that he had no intention of disrespecting Runtown or his music career. He also praised Runtown for his hard work and talent, calling him a legend in Nigerian music.
TikToker Peller then asked fans to forgive him, saying he respects Runtown and other Nigerian artists who have opened doors for younger talents. His apology video went viral, and while some people accepted it, others are still upset.
The incident is still trending on social media. It has also started discussions about how content creators should choose their words carefully, especially when talking about respected people in the entertainment industry.
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