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‘I never tweeted that’ – Iyanya distances himself from viral post targeting fellow artistes
Nigerian Afropop star Iyanya has distanced himself from a viral tweet that sparked controversy on social media, clarifying that he did not author the post.
The tweet, shared via his official handle, read: “At the end of the day, we will separate the wack artists from the real ones.” It quickly gained traction online, with many interpreting it as a subtle jab at fellow artists, triggering a wave of mixed reactions across the industry.
However, in a swift move to set the record straight, the Kukere hitmaker took to the same platform to explain the situation and apologize.
According to Iyanya, the tweet was mistakenly posted by a team member who had intended to share it on their personal account.
“This tweet wasn’t posted by me. I think one of my team members was trying to post on their own page and mistakenly posted here,” Iyanya stated.
“I don’t agree that any artiste is ‘wack’. We are all talented in our unique ways, and with consistent effort, we will all get the results of the work we put in. I am truly sorry.”
The clarification helped diffuse tension, with fans and fellow artists commending Iyanya’s transparency and professionalism in handling the matter.
Over the years, Iyanya has remained a respected voice in Nigerian music, known for his chart-topping hits and his advocacy for harmony within the creative community.
This latest episode reinforces his commitment to fostering mutual respect in the industry, even in the face of miscommunication.
This tweet wasn’t posted by me, I think one of my team members was trying to post on their own page and mistakenly posted here.
I don’t agree that any artiste is “wack” we are all talented in our unique ways and with consistent effort we will all get the results of the work we… https://t.co/VRhBo8VMLv— its iyanyaaaaaa 🦁 (@Iyanya) July 11, 2025