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But fashion critics everywhere do get to watch their favourite actors, artistes and influencers walk a lengthy red carpet.

Some believe the artistes themselves and their management agencies have facilitated a "false intimacy" between idols and fans.

Though both governments have restricted cultural exports in recent years, artistes from the countries have often collaborated on various projects.

"During episodes of high political tensions, a lot of reason and rationality is suspended and people get provoked by everything. So artistes need to be sensitive in dealing with the situation."

"I have not seen the clip, but I insist on the right of the artiste to deploy dance in a religious setting as a fundamental given," Soyinka said.