A Nigerian soldier battling the Boko Haram sect in Sambisa Forest, Borno State retired his gun to show his musical skills in the face of death.
The rapping soldier
An unnamed Nigerian soldier in the north-east entertained his colleagues with his rap skills at the theatre of war.
In a viral video full of style and swagger, the young man showed that he wasn't only good at protecting lives but also entertaining them.
Two of his colleagues were seen supporting him from behind with slow dance moves as he jumped on the beat.
Watch the video: