Nigerian singer Awosika Olayemi Josiah, professionally known as Fido, has tendered an heartfelt apology over his previous remarks.

The 'Awolowo' crooner took to the popular microblogging platform, X (formerly known as Twitter) to acknowledge his mistakes, stating that he gained stardom quickly, and was still trying to navigate the process.

"There’s no easy way to write this, so I’ll just say it plainly.

I messed up.
Stardom came into my life quickly. One minute I was dreaming about it, the next minute I was living it. And while the world was watching me grow, I was still trying to understand who I was inside that growth."

According to him, mistakes were made along the way, including some statements which were made out of ego, excitement, and inexperience.

"Along the way, I made mistakes. I said things that should never have been said. I allowed ego, excitement, and inexperience to influence some of my decisions. That’s not who I want to be. And it’s not who I’m becoming."

Acknowledging his fans, he expressed his sincere apology, adding the global Afrobeats community, the legends, and godfathers who paved the way for him, admitting that he made mistakes, and he is indeed sorry.

"To my fans, the ones who stream the music, defend me, pray for me, and believe in me, I am sorry.

To the global Afrobeats community, the legends and godfathers who opened these doors before me, my colleagues and everyone who felt disappointed by my words or actions, I apologise. Truly."

Fido further explained that he is in the stage of learning and evolving, however, he has chosen accountability, and he has learnt from his mistakes, and is ready to move forward in a better way.

"There are moments in life when you either double down on pride or you humble yourself and grow. I chose to step back. I chose to listen. I chose to reflect.

It takes strength to admit you were wrong. It takes maturity to retrace your steps. I’m doing both.

I am still learning. I am still evolving. But I promise you this, I have taken these lessons seriously. The man walking into this next chapter is more grounded, more aware, and more respectful of the platform he’s been given.

The music you’re about to hear will come from a deeper place. A more honest place. A more grateful place.

Thank you to everyone who held me accountable instead of cancelling me. Thank you to those who stayed. And even to those who walked away, I understand.

This is growth. This is maturity. This is me doing better.

It’s game time again.
Fido."