Nicki Minaj recently captured the interest of Nigerians by using Pidgin English in a post on her X (formerly Twitter) account.

The award-winning artist showcased her appreciation for Nigerian Pidgin English in a new video where she was learning phrases from Ayra Starr’s hit song ‘Rush.’

Her use of Pidgin English on the micro-blogging platform X sparked significant attention among Nigerian users.

When fans inquired about her familiarity with the language, Nicki Minaj highlighted her understanding of Pidgin English, referring to herself as a “Sabi Girl,” a phrase popularized by Ayra Starr’s track.

“LMFAOOOO. 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,” the post reads.


Nicki Minaj’s interest in Pidgin English is just one aspect of her engagement with Nigerian culture; she has also worked with Afrobeats icon Davido on the track ‘Holy Ground’ from his third album, ‘A Better Time.’

Additionally, she recently hinted at an upcoming collaboration with Burna Boy, which has sparked enthusiasm among her fans.