November 01, (THEWILL) – Mercy Isoyip, also known as Descushiel, a versatile artiste in acting, rapping and singing, has issued a public apology to both the audience and the police institution for a slip-up in the national anthem lyrics during a televised event.
During a conference and retreat for senior police officers in Owerri, the capital of Imo state, Descushiel, attired in a police uniform exclusively for the occasion, unintentionally garnered widespread attention by misinterpreting sections of the national anthem. A video capturing her performance left Governor Hope Uzodinma and other attendees in the hall visibly puzzled, and the clip has since circulated widely on various social media platforms.
“I’m an actress and an artiste. I want to sincerely apologise to the Nigerian police force and citizens of this great nation and also dignitaries that were present at the conference and retreat for senior police officers held on the 30th of October in Imo state”, the singer expressed in a video posted on her social media platforms.
“I also want to apologise to my fans.”
Descushiel acknowledged the significance of the national anthem and admitted that there was no justification for her subpar performance.
She also pledged to rectify her mistake in the future.
“I want to say I acknowledge and I understand the importance of the national anthem, and I’m deeply sorry and I regret that I fell short in upholding the respect and reverence that it deserves”, she conveyed.
“The Nigerian police gave me the opportunity and platform to lead the national anthem as a way of showcasing my craft in the entertainment industry and also to project the collaboration and friendly synergy between the police and the citizenry.
“I want to say I deeply respect the Nigerian police force and its unwavering commitment to serving our dear nation and to also add that I understand the importance of the values and traditions that the Nigerian police uphold.
“Please accept my apology and my assurance that I’ll be more careful to prevent any future occurrence of this sort.
“I want to apologise for any disruption that this unfortunate incident may have caused. I’m ready to make amends.”
Descushiel holds a degree in accounting from the University of Calabar and a second degree in acting from the US. Her cinematic journey started in Calabar, the capital of Cross River state, where she shot her debut movie. Professionally delving into acting in 2016 post-graduation from the New York Film Academy.
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