American rapper Nicki Minaj recently captured the attention of her Nigerian fans with a series of tweets written in pidgin English.
This unique move not only showcased her appreciation for Nigerian culture but also resonated deeply with her audience, making them feel more connected to the global superstar. Fans expressed their excitement and admiration on social media, praising her efforts to engage with them in a language that is widely spoken in Nigeria.
The use of pidgin English by Minaj has sparked conversations about the influence of African culture in the music industry and the importance of artists connecting with their fan base in meaningful ways. By embracing local dialects and languages, artists like Minaj bridge gaps and create a sense of belonging among fans from diverse backgrounds. This gesture has undoubtedly strengthened her fan base in Nigeria, as they feel acknowledged and valued by an international icon.
In the first tweet, Nicki Minaj wrote;
- ”I must be the only person you can make
- money off mentioning. Go 1 day. Abeg. GO
- ONE FUCKING DAY WITHOUT FKNG LYING ABEG!!!!!”
A surprised Twitter user with the username @tyxhndixx responded to Nicki Minaj's tweet, inquiring who taught her pidgin English.
Nicki Minaj swiftly responded with;
- ”Wetin be the confusion? I Dey have eyes
- 0? I can read all the pidgin weh una pikin de put on my timeline every day. SUCKS TEETH LOUDLY”
The global award winning rapper went on to post another tweet in pidgin, and it read;
- ”WETIN be dis tin???? New alter ego? Get ready, Muvaland!!!! Muva is here!!!!! Naija, oya na!!! Oluwanika go Dey be sweeting youll! I go dey write a new verse right now.
- Walahi. Oluwanika the ninja- Oluwaniki the OGA @ the TOP!!!!”
Netizens were in awe of the fact that Nicki Minaj was tweeting in pidgin language in the first place, and some even suggested that she had gotten some assistance.
- zobolina wrote, “Her replies be like A.I generated…she try sha (my holy ground
- wey me I run to”
- deepcoremelanin wrote, “She knows the hardest barbz are Nigerians!”
- themizabel wrote, “Who give my queen Smoke??!”
- juwon_ debbie wrote, “My baby is a Nigerian jor”
Before this tweet, Nicki Minaj had been exposed to Nigerian culture through her interactions with Nigerian celebrities. She collaborated on a song titled "Holy Ground," where she was featured by Davido on his **TimNicki Minaj has been exposed to Nigerian culture before this tweet, having interacted with Nigerian celebrities. She collaborated on a song titled "Holy Ground," in which she was featured by Davido on his Timeless album.
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