Fast-rising Afrobeats singer Awosika Josiah, also known as Fido, has issued a public apology following months of criticism, online backlash, and controversies surrounding his rapid emergence on Nigeria’s music scene.
The “Joy is coming” crooner, who gained attention during his breakout run in 2024, shared the apology on X (Formerly Twitter) on Monday, acknowledging mistakes and reflecting on the pressures that came with his sudden fame.
“There’s no easy way to write this, so I’ll just say it plainly. I messed up,” Fido wrote.
He admitted that the speed of his rise left him navigating public attention while still adjusting to personal growth and industry realities.
“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,” he stated.
The singer conceded that some of his past remarks and decisions were influenced by emotion 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.
