As the Nigerian music industry takes centre stage, numerous international artistes are eager to collaborate with local talents or immerse themselves in Nigerian culture. Notable among these artistes are Trinidadian rapper, Onika Maraj-Petty aka Nicki Minaj, and American singer, Belcalis Cephus, popularly known as Cardi B. Both artistes have frequently expressed their admiration for Nigerian musicians and their sound.
Recently, Nicki Minaj captured the attention of afrobeats fans when she took to social media to express her excitement over the presence of popular Nigerian music star, Tiwa Savage, at her concert. Initially star-struck, Nicki posted on X , asking, “Is that really her y’all, don’t play” Tiwa responded, confirming her attendance and sharing that she had an amazing time. Overwhelmed with joy, Nicki replied, “Wow, what an honour.
Thank you for coming! Queen things.” In addition to her rapport with Nigerian artistes, Nicki makes an effort to connect with her Nigerian audience by occasionally communicating in Pidgin English. In a recent X post, she wrote, “Go one day without lying abeg!” This prompted Nigerian fans to inquire about her familiarity with the language.
To their surprise, she responded in Pidgin, “Wetin be the confusion? I Dey have eyes o? I can read all the pidgin weh una pikin de put on my timeline every day.” Related News Cardi B welcomes third child with Offset ICYMI: Nigeria will not end me, Nicki Minaj cries out Fusion Records be.