Nigeria, July 31 -- Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has called on the Federal Government to apply the principle of reciprocity in its dealings with South Africa following reports that Nigerian singer Ayra Starr and members of her team were allegedly denied entry visas.

In a statement shared on Thursday on Facebook, the senator urged the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Federal Government to review visa applications submitted by South African artistes and their entourages if it is confirmed that Ayra Starr's team was denied visas, resulting in the cancellation of scheduled engagements.

The senator's comments come amid public outrage over reports that the Grammy-nominated singer cancelled scheduled e...