Fans reacts as Naira Marley asks them to blame him, not his religion, for is mistakes

• He pointed out that although Islam is “perfect,” the followers are not.

The controversial Nigerian musician Abdulazeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley, has requested that his fans hold him accountable for his actions and avoid linking his lifestyle to his religion.

He remarked that while Islam is “perfect,” its followers are not. He urged fans to focus on his personal faults instead of blaming his faith.

On his X handle, the singer wrote, “Islam is perfect, Muslims are not. If I make mistake, blame me, but not my religion.”

His post elicited mixed reactions. Read some of the comments below:

@Mr_Lasdon wrote, “This is why Muslims are encouraged to act according to the teaching of Islam, we should always reflect and be good ambassador to our religion.”

@Olumachoo wrote, “Well said! Islam, like any faith, is pure. It’s people who fall short. Judge individuals, not the religion.”

@MD_Jatta wrote, “Oh no, you’re the perfect representation of your religion—flaws and all.

“By the way, if you can read actual Arabic (which I can), I’ll pick a song from your terrible playlist and torture my ears with it all day long.”

@ObinnaCEO added, “No religion is perfect, just as no human is. Faith is meant to guide, not to claim superiority. What matters is how we live, treat others, and strive for truth.”