To all my Nigerian brothers and sisters…

I am, always have been, and always will be proud of my Nigerian heritage. I understand the pain and anger caused by some of the comments I made in a recent interview, and I wanted to address you directly. Contrary to popular belief, this interview was not the first in which I mentioned Nigeria. In fact, I’m frequently bragging about how Nigerians attend the world’s most prestigious institutions, and how we are known to produce world class doctors, entrepreneurs, innovators, lawyers, engineers, professors, athletes and artists. Unfortunately, people tend to leave these moments out, and, in this case, highlight stereotypes. I would never do or say anything to intentionally disgrace the legacy of my father nor my fatherland. But to not relay my own story, both the good times and the bad, would be a disservice.

My name is Jidenna, which means “to hold or embrace the father” in Igbo. It was my father who gave me this name and who taught me countless parables, proverbs, and principles that made me the man I am today. These same principles helped me to write the record “Classic Man.” When I brought home a 98 percent on a test, my father would say, “ah ah, where are the other two points? Go and get them, then bring them back.” My father and Nigerian culture has always stood for excellence.

http://smileandtalk.com/2015/07/17/jidenna-pens-letter-to-nigeria-to-apologize-for-comments-he-made-in-recent-interview/

Damage control in progress.

N o n s e n s e

The usual Nigerian drama series. First Misyarn and later write epistle to apologise explaining how "covertly patriotic" you had always been to the offended party.

But wait ooo, who give am "ultimatum" ?most of the time,Na after dem don receive ultimatum dem dey come back dey yan dis kain akpata.

Some element of truth in what the guy said tho.