Rapper Illbliss has apologised for a social media post stating that Igbos bought all the land in Lagos and would resell it, saying the remark was a harsh reaction to ethnic attacks directed at him.

In an X post, the rapper explained that the controversy started after he posted on X that Igbos, alongside other tribes, had contributed commercially to Lagos’s growth.

According to him, the post attracted derogatory responses demanding that Igbos leave Lagos and return to the South East.

Angered by the attacks, he responded with the comment about land ownership.

Illbliss said he has long been puzzled by hostility toward Igbos who invest and develop areas outside the South East.

He apologised for the brashness of his response and said he did not intend to disparage Lagos, which he noted has supported Igbo art, business and growth for many years.

The rapper affirmed that Lagos is home to him and many Igbos, and that they will continue to treat it as such.

“A few days ago i typed a tweet that stated that the igbos had contributed commercially to the incredible growth in Lagos, alongside other tribes. A bunch of derogatory tweets responded in attack asking we should vacate Lagos and return to our erosion filled land. i was upset and responded rather harshly in these words “ we bought all your land and will resell to you”

“I have always been baffled at how hostile certain factions have been towards igbos when it comes to developing areas outside the south east. I apologize if you found my comments brash. It wasn’t intended to tarnish Lagos, a state that has accommodated us all and supported our art , our business and our growth. for many years. We live here and it’s our home and we will always treat it as such. Thank You and stay Blessed!”, he wrote.