Netizens have been left shocked, after American singer, Nicki Minaj responded to a tweet in pidgin language, leaving many to wonder who taught her the Nigerian dialect.
The exchange began when a page claimed that Nicki Minaj’s song “Roman In Gag City” would be included on the deluxe version of Pink Friday 2.
Nicki Minaj quickly debunked the rumor, using the pidgin term “ABEG” to express her frustration: “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 Nigerian Twitter user expressed surprise, asking, “Who Dey teach Nicki minaj pidgin language?”
Nicki Minaj responded with even more pidgin English:
“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. *SUCKS TEETH LOUDLY*”
The unexpected use of pidgin language by the international superstar has left many fans and followers in awe, with some praising her for embracing the dialect.