AHMED MUSA Explains Cultural Encounter & Controversy

[Enugu II]

Ahmed Musa explains greeting controversy at Kano government house
https://businessday.ng/news/article/ahm ... ent-house/
Obidike Okafor


April 3, 2024





In a social media statement, Super Eagles skipper Ahmed Musa has addressed the controversy surrounding a video that showed him bowing to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf instead of shaking hands. Musa emphasized that his actions stemmed from “cultural respect,” not disrespect as some online commentators suggested.

The video, filmed last month during a visit to the Kano State Government House, sparked debate after Musa greeted Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo with a handshake but bowed to Governor Yusuf.

Taking to his social media platform, Ahmed Musa expressed his disappointment that a “simple act of cultural respect” had become a major online discussion. He explained that in Northern Nigerian culture, kneeling and shaking hands are gestures of high respect, which is why he greeted the Deputy Governor in that manner. However, for Governor Yusuf, he chose a deeper bow, a traditional way of showing even greater respect.

[Dammy]

Ahmed Musa explains greeting controversy at Kano government house
https://businessday.ng/news/article/ahm ... ent-house/
Obidike Okafor


April 3, 2024





In a social media statement, Super Eagles skipper Ahmed Musa has addressed the controversy surrounding a video that showed him bowing to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf instead of shaking hands. Musa emphasized that his actions stemmed from “cultural respect,” not disrespect as some online commentators suggested.

The video, filmed last month during a visit to the Kano State Government House, sparked debate after Musa greeted Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo with a handshake but bowed to Governor Yusuf.

Taking to his social media platform, Ahmed Musa expressed his disappointment that a “simple act of cultural respect” had become a major online discussion. He explained that in Northern Nigerian culture, kneeling and shaking hands are gestures of high respect, which is why he greeted the Deputy Governor in that manner. However, for Governor Yusuf, he chose a deeper bow, a traditional way of showing even greater respect.

Why is he trying so hard to be a Northerner? Musa is from Auchi in Edo State, he was even honoured alongside Victor Osimhen at the recent AFCON by the Edo State FA.

[mcal]

Ahmed Musa explains greeting controversy at Kano government house
https://businessday.ng/news/article/ahm ... ent-house/
Obidike Okafor


April 3, 2024





In a social media statement, Super Eagles skipper Ahmed Musa has addressed the controversy surrounding a video that showed him bowing to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf instead of shaking hands. Musa emphasized that his actions stemmed from “cultural respect,” not disrespect as some online commentators suggested.

The video, filmed last month during a visit to the Kano State Government House, sparked debate after Musa greeted Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo with a handshake but bowed to Governor Yusuf.

Taking to his social media platform, Ahmed Musa expressed his disappointment that a “simple act of cultural respect” had become a major online discussion. He explained that in Northern Nigerian culture, kneeling and shaking hands are gestures of high respect, which is why he greeted the Deputy Governor in that manner. However, for Governor Yusuf, he chose a deeper bow, a traditional way of showing even greater respect.

Why is he trying so hard to be a Northerner? Musa is from Auchi in Edo State, he was even honoured alongside Victor Osimhen at the recent AFCON by the Edo State FA.

...they say, "you go to rome do like romans".
Could it be because he grew up and played mostly in the north?

[Lolly]

Ahmed Musa explains greeting controversy at Kano government house
https://businessday.ng/news/article/ahm ... ent-house/
Obidike Okafor


April 3, 2024





In a social media statement, Super Eagles skipper Ahmed Musa has addressed the controversy surrounding a video that showed him bowing to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf instead of shaking hands. Musa emphasized that his actions stemmed from “cultural respect,” not disrespect as some online commentators suggested.

The video, filmed last month during a visit to the Kano State Government House, sparked debate after Musa greeted Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo with a handshake but bowed to Governor Yusuf.

Taking to his social media platform, Ahmed Musa expressed his disappointment that a “simple act of cultural respect” had become a major online discussion. He explained that in Northern Nigerian culture, kneeling and shaking hands are gestures of high respect, which is why he greeted the Deputy Governor in that manner. However, for Governor Yusuf, he chose a deeper bow, a traditional way of showing even greater respect.

Why is he trying so hard to be a Northerner? Musa is from Auchi in Edo State, he was even honoured alongside Victor Osimhen at the recent AFCON by the Edo State FA.

Bu his dad is a Northerner and his mum is from Auchi. So why isn’t he is Northerner?

BTW, I think he intentionally didn’t shake the governor’s hand. This is excuse doesn’t sound right.

[mcal]

Ahmed Musa explains greeting controversy at Kano government house
https://businessday.ng/news/article/ahm ... ent-house/
Obidike Okafor


April 3, 2024





In a social media statement, Super Eagles skipper Ahmed Musa has addressed the controversy surrounding a video that showed him bowing to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf instead of shaking hands. Musa emphasized that his actions stemmed from “cultural respect,” not disrespect as some online commentators suggested.

The video, filmed last month during a visit to the Kano State Government House, sparked debate after Musa greeted Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo with a handshake but bowed to Governor Yusuf.

Taking to his social media platform, Ahmed Musa expressed his disappointment that a “simple act of cultural respect” had become a major online discussion. He explained that in Northern Nigerian culture, kneeling and shaking hands are gestures of high respect, which is why he greeted the Deputy Governor in that manner. However, for Governor Yusuf, he chose a deeper bow, a traditional way of showing even greater respect.

Why is he trying so hard to be a Northerner? Musa is from Auchi in Edo State, he was even honoured alongside Victor Osimhen at the recent AFCON by the Edo State FA.

Bu his dad is a Northerner and his mum is from Auchi. So why isn’t he is Northerner?

BTW, I think he intentionally didn’t shake the governor’s hand. This is excuse doesn’t sound right.

...respect is shown in various forms, not shaking hands but bowing is one of them in some cultures. In the UK folks never shake the queen or king's hands. Not saying the governor is a king or monarch but perception is the key by the lower person.
Obama was vilified by the US right wingers when he bowed to the Saudi king during his first encounter with the man.

[Lolly]

Ahmed Musa explains greeting controversy at Kano government house
https://businessday.ng/news/article/ahm ... ent-house/
Obidike Okafor


April 3, 2024





In a social media statement, Super Eagles skipper Ahmed Musa has addressed the controversy surrounding a video that showed him bowing to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf instead of shaking hands. Musa emphasized that his actions stemmed from “cultural respect,” not disrespect as some online commentators suggested.

The video, filmed last month during a visit to the Kano State Government House, sparked debate after Musa greeted Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo with a handshake but bowed to Governor Yusuf.

Taking to his social media platform, Ahmed Musa expressed his disappointment that a “simple act of cultural respect” had become a major online discussion. He explained that in Northern Nigerian culture, kneeling and shaking hands are gestures of high respect, which is why he greeted the Deputy Governor in that manner. However, for Governor Yusuf, he chose a deeper bow, a traditional way of showing even greater respect.

Why is he trying so hard to be a Northerner? Musa is from Auchi in Edo State, he was even honoured alongside Victor Osimhen at the recent AFCON by the Edo State FA.

Bu his dad is a Northerner and his mum is from Auchi. So why isn’t he is Northerner?

BTW, I think he intentionally didn’t shake the governor’s hand. This is excuse doesn’t sound right.

...respect is shown in various forms, not shaking hands but bowing is one of them in some cultures. In the UK folks never shake the queen or king's hands. Not saying the governor is a king or monarch but perception is the key by the lower person.
Obama was vilified by the US right wingers when he bowed to the Saudi king during his first encounter with the man.

But he shook the hands of the deputy governor. And the governor stretched out his hand, so you shake and bow at the same time. Yorubas do it.

[Lolly]

[fabio]

Disagree with 'Northern culture' perspective.... It seems probably a Hausa, or Fulani, and to a large extent North East Culture, not Northern.

When we talk about players in the SE, those from Middle Belt (North Central) are somewhat ignored or invisible when Northern players are discussed.

[mcal]

...ok, just saw the video, the gov offered handshake the guy "declined", according to his excuse being cultural.
Well that I no sabi again, because if the person offered their hand you take it, at least in some form.
In the age of covid some will do fist bump.

[Bigpokey24]

trust lolly to be in this thread to turn it to his tribal baiting rubbish

[1naija]

But he is not Yoruba.

These Northern moslem guys need to post the nuances of their greetings on their faces so everyone can can know the rules. This friend of mine from the North came the US on a visit with his wife and I went to see them at their hotel. I shook his hand with no problem, but when I tried to shake the wife's hand, she pulled her hands away. I later understood, it's a moslem tradition not to shake a woman's hand. I was a bit offended, but understood it. Next time I met them in Abuja, I didn't try to shake hands with her and everything was okay.

Last November, I went to see the then new GM of Port Harcourt Refinery to introduce myself. I had an appointment, but just before it was my turn to see him, some people from NNPC Headquarters in Abuja showed up unannounced to inspect the Rehabilitation work that was going on. So the secretary asked me to wait, that it should be a quick visit. It ended up taking an over an hour. I was just about to leave when the secretary said he is free to see me now. I walked into his office and he was apologetic about the wait and repeated that it was an unsecheduled visit from his bosses. I said it was okay, and walked to him to shake his hand and he pulled his hand back. I was so offended that I cut the meeting shorter than I had intended to. I haven't forgiven him till this day. In fact just thinking about it now makes me very very very mad..

Ahmed Musa explains greeting controversy at Kano government house
https://businessday.ng/news/article/ahm ... ent-house/
Obidike Okafor


April 3, 2024





In a social media statement, Super Eagles skipper Ahmed Musa has addressed the controversy surrounding a video that showed him bowing to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf instead of shaking hands. Musa emphasized that his actions stemmed from “cultural respect,” not disrespect as some online commentators suggested.

The video, filmed last month during a visit to the Kano State Government House, sparked debate after Musa greeted Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo with a handshake but bowed to Governor Yusuf.

Taking to his social media platform, Ahmed Musa expressed his disappointment that a “simple act of cultural respect” had become a major online discussion. He explained that in Northern Nigerian culture, kneeling and shaking hands are gestures of high respect, which is why he greeted the Deputy Governor in that manner. However, for Governor Yusuf, he chose a deeper bow, a traditional way of showing even greater respect.

Why is he trying so hard to be a Northerner? Musa is from Auchi in Edo State, he was even honoured alongside Victor Osimhen at the recent AFCON by the Edo State FA.

Bu his dad is a Northerner and his mum is from Auchi. So why isn’t he is Northerner?

BTW, I think he intentionally didn’t shake the governor’s hand. This is excuse doesn’t sound right.

...respect is shown in various forms, not shaking hands but bowing is one of them in some cultures. In the UK folks never shake the queen or king's hands. Not saying the governor is a king or monarch but perception is the key by the lower person.
Obama was vilified by the US right wingers when he bowed to the Saudi king during his first encounter with the man.

But he shook the hands of the deputy governor. And the governor stretched out his hand, so you shake and bow at the same time. Yorubas do it.

[fabio]

[1naija]

So Musa did the normal thing.

Lolly, are these governors also wrong?

[metalalloy]

But he is not Yoruba.

These Northern moslem guys need to post the nuances of their greetings on their faces so everyone can can know the rules. This friend of mine from the North came the US on a visit with his wife and I went to see them at their hotel. I shook his hand with no problem, but when I tried to shake the wife's hand, she pulled her hands away. I later understood, it's a moslem tradition not to shake a woman's hand. I was a bit offended, but understood it. Next time I met them in Abuja, I didn't try to shake hands with her and everything was okay.

Last November, I went to see the then new GM of Port Harcourt Refinery to introduce myself. I had an appointment, but just before it was my turn to see him, some people from NNPC Headquarters in Abuja showed up unannounced to inspect the Rehabilitation work that was going on. So the secretary asked me to wait, that it should be a quick visit. It ended up taking an over an hour. I was just about to leave when the secretary said he is free to see me now. I walked into his office and he was apologetic about the wait and repeated that it was an unsecheduled visit from his bosses. I said it was okay, and walked to him to shake his hand and he pulled his hand back. I was so offended that I cut the meeting shorter than I had intended to. I haven't forgiven him till this day. In fact just thinking about it now makes me very very very mad..

yeye oil bunkerer. What kind of "introduction" were you trying to do?

[fabio]

So Musa did the normal thing.

Lolly, are these governors also wrong?

how many governors did you see in the Video?

[1naija]

Did you watch the video you posted?

So Musa did the normal thing.

Lolly, are these governors also wrong?

how many governors did you see in the Video?

[1naija]

I went to discuss synergies that may exist between the two operations. You can call ours kpofire all you want, but we are all crude oil refiners.

But he is not Yoruba.

These Northern moslem guys need to post the nuances of their greetings on their faces so everyone can can know the rules. This friend of mine from the North came the US on a visit with his wife and I went to see them at their hotel. I shook his hand with no problem, but when I tried to shake the wife's hand, she pulled her hands away. I later understood, it's a moslem tradition not to shake a woman's hand. I was a bit offended, but understood it. Next time I met them in Abuja, I didn't try to shake hands with her and everything was okay.

Last November, I went to see the then new GM of Port Harcourt Refinery to introduce myself. I had an appointment, but just before it was my turn to see him, some people from NNPC Headquarters in Abuja showed up unannounced to inspect the Rehabilitation work that was going on. So the secretary asked me to wait, that it should be a quick visit. It ended up taking an over an hour. I was just about to leave when the secretary said he is free to see me now. I walked into his office and he was apologetic about the wait and repeated that it was an unsecheduled visit from his bosses. I said it was okay, and walked to him to shake his hand and he pulled his hand back. I was so offended that I cut the meeting shorter than I had intended to. I haven't forgiven him till this day. In fact just thinking about it now makes me very very very mad..

yeye oil bunkerer. What kind of "introduction" were you trying to do?

[fabio]

Did you watch the video you posted?

So Musa did the normal thing.

Lolly, are these governors also wrong?

how many governors did you see in the Video?

Yes.

How many Governors did you see the video?

[Lolly]

That happened during COVID, though one of the men reluctantly shook his hands.

So Musa might be right afterwards. But he shook the hand of the Deputy Governor. Does that mean that the deputy is a lesser man?

[King Futcha]

I went to discuss synergies that may exist between the two operations. You can call ours kpofire all you want, but we are are crude oil refiners.

But he is not Yoruba.

These Northern moslem guys need to post the nuances of their greetings on their faces so everyone can can know the rules. This friend of mine from the North came the US on a visit with his wife and I went to see them at their hotel. I shook his hand with no problem, but when I tried to shake the wife's hand, she pulled her hands away. I later understood, it's a moslem tradition not to shake a woman's hand. I was a bit offended, but understood it. Next time I met them in Abuja, I didn't try to shake hands with her and everything was okay.

Last November, I went to see the then new GM of Port Harcourt Refinery to introduce myself. I had an appointment, but just before it was my turn to see him, some people from NNPC Headquarters in Abuja showed up unannounced to inspect the Rehabilitation work that was going on. So the secretary asked me to wait, that it should be a quick visit. It ended up taking an over an hour. I was just about to leave when the secretary said he is free to see me now. I walked into his office and he was apologetic about the wait and repeated that it was an unsecheduled visit from his bosses. I said it was okay, and walked to him to shake his hand and he pulled his hand back. I was so offended that I cut the meeting shorter than I had intended to. I haven't forgiven him till this day. In fact just thinking about it now makes me very very very mad..

yeye oil bunkerer. What kind of "introduction" were you trying to do?

if you don't mind me asking brother what made you more angry this incident described above or this below.

[1naija]

I went to discuss synergies that may exist between the two operations. You can call ours kpofire all you want, but we are are crude oil refiners.

But he is not Yoruba.

These Northern moslem guys need to post the nuances of their greetings on their faces so everyone can can know the rules. This friend of mine from the North came the US on a visit with his wife and I went to see them at their hotel. I shook his hand with no problem, but when I tried to shake the wife's hand, she pulled her hands away. I later understood, it's a moslem tradition not to shake a woman's hand. I was a bit offended, but understood it. Next time I met them in Abuja, I didn't try to shake hands with her and everything was okay.

Last November, I went to see the then new GM of Port Harcourt Refinery to introduce myself. I had an appointment, but just before it was my turn to see him, some people from NNPC Headquarters in Abuja showed up unannounced to inspect the Rehabilitation work that was going on. So the secretary asked me to wait, that it should be a quick visit. It ended up taking an over an hour. I was just about to leave when the secretary said he is free to see me now. I walked into his office and he was apologetic about the wait and repeated that it was an unsecheduled visit from his bosses. I said it was okay, and walked to him to shake his hand and he pulled his hand back. I was so offended that I cut the meeting shorter than I had intended to. I haven't forgiven him till this day. In fact just thinking about it now makes me very very very mad..

yeye oil bunkerer. What kind of "introduction" were you trying to do?

if you don't mind me asking brother what made you more angry this incident described above or this below.