Posted by Samuel on Tue 09th Dec, 2025 - tori.ng
The comments have immediately ignited discussions across social media, with fans and critics alike expressing strong reactions.
American rapper Azealia Banks is trending online after making a series of provocative and controversial remarks about Afrobeats, Nigerian culture, and singer Rema during a recent podcast interview.
The comments have immediately ignited discussions across social media, with fans and critics alike expressing strong reactions.
During the interview, Banks expressed her disdain for Afrobeats and Nigerian culture, saying: “I don’t want to listen to someone singing in pidgin; I’d rather listen to someone sing in patois.
"I don’t like Afrobeats. Nigerians have no culture, they’re eating salty rice, and who even cooks with palm oil? I don’t like Rema; he’s a skinny little boy.”
Her statements have sparked widespread outrage online, with many users criticizing her for her harsh remarks and perceived cultural insensitivity, while others have defended her right to express her opinion.
The discussion has become a trending topic on Twitter, Instagram, and other platforms, with fans of Afrobeats and Rema pushing back against the rapper’s comments.
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