In his acceptance speech Shaboozey, the son of Nigerian immigrants, dedicated his win to the 'immigrants who literally built this country.'
Shaboozey clarifies his remarks, claiming it was not his intention erase the contributions of Black Americans...
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This apology is just him trying to further express what he said originally. Immigrants may have contributed to this country, but indigenous black Americans built it. It was our ancestors’ bodies, voices, and perseverance that made it possible for his parents to even come here for a better life. I wish folks would stop trying to gloss over that fact.
I do not like him at all
Black people "have also" built this country? Take yo black ass back to Africa, my brother.
I get what he means. What an immigrant would say and feel with no reference, referral to or awareness of the dismissive part - just immigrant mentality without meaning it that way. Glad he’s addressed it and moving on. I’m still a fan and still glad he won!
I never was a fan. Discernment is a powerful thing. I'm grateful to have it in abundance.
No hard feelings. I still think he's great
Glad I was never a fan. Is it me or is everybody and they momma cosplaying as Black American and trying to erase our contributions?
I guarantee hes married to a white woman!
He came here as a Nigerian immigant and he latched on to country music. OKay LOLO
Spoken like a Nigerian that furthers the notion all skin folk ain't kin folk. He meant what he said and how it was received.
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