Despite not being on the official list of artists invited to the celebrations in the city of Nampula, the singer Professor Lay, a native of Nampula, publicly defended his colleague AZ Khinera, who is from Cabo Delgado.
In emotional statements, Professor Lay highlighted AZ's talent and professionalism, emphasizing that the artist was simply responding to a legitimate invitation to perform. "AZ has a ton of hit songs, what harm has he done? We should criticize the promoters, not the invited artists. The party is only one day a year, is anyone going to die because of it?" he stated.
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AZ Khinera will share the stage with local names such as Dama Ija and Sérgio Maposse, as well as several other artists, in a celebration that promises to be memorable for music lovers in Nampula. Professor Lay, known for his respect and friendship with AZ, lamented the criticism circulating on social media and appealed to the public to separate the artist's work from the organizational issues of the event.
“I have a lot of respect for AZ, as a colleague and as a person. Seeing my brother disrespected because of a one-day party bothers me. If anyone has a problem, they should contact whoever organized the party and settle it directly with them. Please, leave AZ in peace with his work. It's all ours!”, concluded Professor Lay.
The singer's stance reinforces solidarity among artists and draws attention to the importance of valuing musical work, even in controversial situations involving invitations and collaborations.
