Azealia Banks has stirred reactions online after making controversial comments about Nigerians and Black Americans.
The rapper claimed that Nigerians are not welcoming toward Black Americans and alleged that they tend to distance themselves from them.
Taking to her X account, she wrote, “I don’t want to be Nigerian because Nigerian people are cold-hearted and push black Americans away.”
Azealia Banks also stated that Ghanaians are more accepting of Black Americans, adding that she takes pride in her Ghanaian roots.
Her comments quickly sparked backlash from many Nigerians on social media, with several users accusing her of unfairly stereotyping Nigerians.
Despite the criticism, the rapper reportedly continued making remarks directed at Nigerians online.
