American hip-hop star Nicki Minaj has been making waves on social media with her recent posts that highlight her connection to Nigerian culture. On September 10, 2024, Minaj shared her thoughts on the NFL’s choice of Kendrick Lamar as the headliner for the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show. She suggested that her mentor, Lil Wayne, would have been a more fitting choice given his influence on hip-hop and his ties to New Orleans.
JOKES AND NIGERIAN FLAVOR
In a follow-up post, Minaj responded to critics with a touch of Nigerian flair. Using a popular line from Ayra Starr’s song “Comma,” she playfully declared, “Nigeria will not end me o! Sabi girl no dey too like talk. My words take the express elevator to the most high chi. I will show them pepper.”
Her response, filled with Nigerian expressions, has drawn significant attention and praise from her Nigerian fans. Minaj previously stirred curiosity by posting in pidgin English while addressing a troll, revealing her familiarity with Nigerian vernacular.