Nicki Minaj, the renowned hip-hop star, recently responded to a disappointed Nigerian fan who expressed her frustration about Nigeria not being included on the rapper’s 2024 tour. The fan, named Ramat Victory, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share her disappointment, and to her surprise, Minaj personally replied to her post.
The interaction between Minaj and Ramat Victory quickly gained attention, as the star encouraged the fan to sign up her city on the tour website. She emphasized that this could potentially influence the tour’s destinations. In her response, Minaj used the local language, Pidgin, saying “Naija no de carry last,” which translates to “Nigeria never comes last.” This response sparked excitement among Nigerian fans, who now hope that Minaj’s world tour will include their country.
Prior to this exchange, Minaj had released her pre-sale tickets online, but they did not initially include any African countries. Ramat Victory, like many other Nigerian fans, felt disappointed by the exclusion. However, Minaj’s direct response gave them hope and reignited their anticipation for her tour.
Ramat Victory expressed her overwhelming joy following Minaj’s response. She marveled at the fact that Minaj replied in Pidgin, a mixture of English and local languages commonly used as a lingua franca in Nigeria. Encouraged by Minaj’s interaction, Ramat Victory encouraged all Nicki Minaj fans in Nigeria to sign up on the tour website, hoping to convince the star to include Nigeria on her tour schedule. The excitement among fans was palpable, as one fan enthusiastically declared willingness to attend the concert even if it meant sacrificing important personal events.
This incident raises an important point about the exclusion of Africa from world tours. Beyoncé’s tour, for example, faced similar criticism when no African countries were included despite African artists being featured on her album “The Lion King: The Gift.” Ramat Victory pointed out the potential market for artists in Africa and expressed disappointment when superstars overlook the region in their tours.
However, discussions about world tours extend beyond Africa. Global music fans have been engaging in conversations about the affordability of tickets for concerts by top artists. In the UK, ticket prices have increased by 19% since the pandemic, and over half of the people surveyed claimed that high prices have prevented them from attending live shows in recent years.
In the midst of these discussions, Minaj’s response to a Nigerian fan has brought attention to the question of whether fans are willing to go to great lengths, such as selling personal assets, to afford tickets to concerts. This highlights the immense dedication and love fans have for their favorite artists.
Now, the anticipation among fans is whether Minaj’s interaction with Ramat Victory will affect her decision on tour destinations. Nigerian fans express their love and anticipation for Minaj’s visit, hoping that she will include Nigeria where she is immensely adored.
In conclusion, Nicki Minaj’s response to a disappointed Nigerian fan regarding tour venues has generated excitement and optimism among Nigerian fans. This incident has shed light on the exclusion of Africa from world tours and sparked discussions about ticket affordability for concerts by top artists. Fans eagerly await to see if Minaj’s interaction will influence her decision on tour destinations, while expressing their unwavering love and support for the hip-hop star.
