I forgive those who roasted me for misspeaking – Remorseful Habiba Sinare
Actress Habiba Sinare has said she forgives anyone who roasted her for no reason indicating that she misspoke and was equally misunderstood.
Habiba Sinare came under immense attack from especially Northern Men and Women after a video of her condemning Northern men and being emphatic about the fact she will never marry a Northern man if she decides to remarry.
To many, she wanted to milk her former husband Majeed Waris but did not succeed and therefore had to paint them black.
But in a statement apologizing for her comments, she said “For those who are genuinely piqued, I NEVER meant to insult, denigrate or stereotype any group of people and I apologize unreservedly and unconditionally. I misspoke and you misunderstood me”.
However, she added that “But for those who are waiting to roast me for no reason, I forgive you”.
Read Her Statement Below
“I have become aware of the reactions to some portions of an interview I granted and wish to state the following;
1. That interview was granted a long time ago and those that are close to me figured that out. It attracted attention, discussed and abandoned.
Why the bloggers chose to rehash an old story at this time, I’m unable to say.
In that same video I have spoken highly of my ex- husband and his brother. I guess you know they are Northerners.
Why is that portion not trending? Maybe it’s because bad story sells and sells faster.
2. My son is and will remain a Dagomba and for that matter a northerner. Why will I innately hate same and for what?
3. Why will you accuse me of generalizing and stereotyping when I said SOME northerners are difficult and how can northerners be interpreted to mean one particular tribe?
4. If you had done a little search, you will know my affinity to the north, especially Dagbon. I have shot my best movies in Tamale and it’s environs, using typical Dagbon settings to reflect the culture and values of northern Ghana.
I have featured Dagbon actors and actresses in my recent movies and blending them with renowned actors and actresses in Ghana. That obviously is service to the north and Dagbon. This can’t be hatred or dislike.
I have learnt and speak my Dagbani language ( broken one though).
For those who are genuinely piqued, I NEVER meant to insult, denigrate or stereotype any group of people and I apologize unreservedly and unconditionally.I misspoke and you misunderstood me.
But for those who are waiting to roast me for no reason, I forgive you.”