A singer, Ahmad Abdul, accused of blasphemy in his latest song has apologised to the Muslim Umma, Kano government and Islamic scholars. Abdul’s song reportedly created near chaos and violence, following reactions from his followers in Kano state. The singer said he has regretted singing the song.

It was gathered the singer was detained by the Department of State Security (DSS), a development which saved his life from irate members of the public. “I never knew the song was against Islamic teachings and could cause uproar. I wouldn’t have done it. But I have now understood the implication and I accept my mistakes. I hereby tender my heartfelt apology to Kano people -Ullamas, the government and the State Censorship Board,” the musician said.

The singer was on Friday granted conditional bail by the DSS. The song for which he is accused of blasphemy has not been screened by the Kano Censorship Board, it was learnt. Singers accused of blasphemy are usually tried by the Sharia Court and subject to death sentence if found guilty.

The Executive Secretary of the Censorship Board, Ismaila Naaba Afakallah, who witnessed the signing of the bail conditions at the DSS Headquarters, Kano, said he received hundreds of petitions against the song released by Abdul. “After realising the gravity of the song’s offense against the position and believes of Kano people’s, Ullamas and government, I reported the boy (musician) to DSS operatives who swung into action and arrested him at an hotel where he was hiding for days,” Afakallah disclosed.

He added that several uncensored songs are being confiscated from many youth groups who have delved into music as their professional career.

The singer’s father, Alhaji Abdullahi Isa, thanked the DSS for their timely response on the matter which prevented an outbreak of law and order. “My son sang the song without my consent; he did not share with me the lyrics of the music,” Isa said.

Source: The Nation