The intersection of American music and Nigerian music has created many exciting artistic collaborations over the years. One artist who has shown particular interest in the Nigerian music scene is American rapper Rick Ross. Since his collaboration with the famous duo P-Square in 2011 on their hit “Beautiful Oyinye”, Rick Ross has repeatedly shown his attachment to Nigerian music.
While participating in the Rhythm Unplugged concert in Nigeria, Rick Ross not only delivered an energetic performance, but he also shot a music video during his stay in the country. These interactions with Nigerian music have helped to strengthen and promote the recognition of African music culture in the international music industry.
Most recently, in a video posted on his social media, Rick Ross sent greetings to two emerging Nigerian artists who are pushing the boundaries of Nigerian and African music. First, he mentioned Odumodublvck, an award-winning Nigerian rapper who has been on a meteoric rise since 2023. Rick Ross recognized Odumodublvck’s talent and contribution in the music industry and expressed his admiration for his work.
Next, Rick Ross also gave a shout-out to Portable, a Nigerian artist who achieved commercial success in 2021 thanks to his collaboration with legendary, Grammy-nominated Nigerian rapper Olamide. He highlighted the artistic potential of Portable and recalled the importance of this collaboration for the Nigerian music scene.
These two artists, Odumodublvck and Portable, are also slated to feature on the upcoming album of Skepta, a well-respected British rapper of Nigerian descent. Odumodublvck will appear in the already released track “Jangrova” alongside Edris Elba, while Portable will be present in the track “Tony Montana”. This recognition from Rick Ross and their participation in international projects highlights the growing importance of Nigerian music on the world stage.
Apart from these Nigerian artists, Rick Ross also praised Ghanaian sensation Amaarae as well as DJ Waffles, an international artist and DJ from Estiwani. These collaborations and recognitions from Rick Ross demonstrate the growing influence of African music in the global music scene.
In conclusion, Rick Ross has repeatedly shown his interest and support for Nigerian music by collaborating with artists from that country and expressing his admiration for new emerging talents. These encounters between American music and Nigerian music contribute to the growth of the African music industry and its international recognition.