The Queen of Rap, Nicki Minaj, recently performed in Ohio, where she recognized Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage in the audience.
A fan page shared a clip highlighting Nicki’s acknowledgment of Tiwa, asking if it was truly her. The moment quickly gained traction online, sparking a flurry of amusing reactions.
In response to the clip, one fan commented, “Nicki and Rihanna sabi people. They are free and not stuck up.” Another user quipped, “So Tiwa left without meeting her backstage. She really needs a strong team.”
Comments continued to pour in:
- chi_omaa: “Nicki wants to be Nigerian by all means.”
- timania16: “Shorty is trying to break into the Afrobeat market.”
- soft_joyce_: “Nikki is a queen, Davido is the king, a good hear.”
- thefoodnetworknig2: “E shock you ba Nickiyat? Na so e de do us too, Tiwa fine like 100 people and half.”
- swt_juie: “Only real queens recognize their fellow queens! Nicki is a sweet baddie.”
- annickys_empire: “Na so we Nigerians be; we dey always celebrate people and no dull moment for us Nigerians.”
- ist_vike: “Our celebrities constantly making us proud worldwide. If it was for only our politicians, hmmm nobody would have recognized us.”
This isn’t Nicki Minaj’s first brush with Nigerian culture. A few weeks prior, she surprised fans by tweeting in Pidgin English, prompting many to express their astonishment. When questioned about her use of the language, Nicki continued to respond in Pidgin, further delighting her Nigerian fans.
Nicki Minaj isn’t alone in her engagement with Nigerian culture; Rihanna also embraced it recently. At a red carpet event, a presenter attempted to teach her some Yoruba words, leading to many Nigerians finding her efforts both funny and commendable.
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