Kanye West Praises Nigerians in Video: “Until People Can Get Their Stuff Together Like Nigerians”

• American rapper Kanye West has made headlines on social media over his comments about Nigerians
• The Grammy-winning rapper spoke about the US music industry during an interview with DJ Akademiks
• Kanye West also expressed admiration for Nigerians in a trending video that has sparked numerous reactions

Popular American rapper Kanye West recently praised Nigerians in a video making the rounds on social media.

During an interview with DJ Akademiks, the 47-year-old lamented American artists not being smart enough to run their things properly.

According to Kanye West, who continues to court controversy with his recent actions, the Jewish people ran everything.

To buttress his point, Kanye, who recently bragged about declining $2 million to promote a crypto scam, said that people should try to run TV stations or record labels without getting a Jewish person involved and that if they could, he would take back his words.

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Speaking further, the Grammy-winning rapper told DJ Akademiks that until people could get their things together like Nigerians, Chinese, Jews and Indians, then everything he has said would still stand.

In Kanye’s words:

“Artists be dumb bro! It’s like they can’t even [expletive] count bro! Jewish people run their whole [expletive], the lawyers run their whole [expletive], our whole [expletive]! The contracts are set up for us to not read it.

"Set up your whole TV network; make it run with no Jewish investors, let me see how that works. Until [expletive] can really get their [expletive] together like the Nigerians, or like the Chinese, or like the Jewish or like the tech Indians, everything I’m saying counts.”

The video of Kanye West's interview is included below:

Reactions as Kanye West praises Nigerians

As expected, Kanye West's mention of Nigerians piqued the interest of many on social media after the video went viral.

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Some of them reflected on the controversial American rapper’s words and wondered if he was sure of what he was saying.

Bablojayofficial said:

“Ye no know Wetin de go on, no worries!”

Onome1o said:

“This one won carry Nigeria 🇳🇬 trend dey play 😂.”

Yogoyaganearhere wrote:

“Yea. Nigerians overseas are very brilliant.”

He_whisperzz said:

“Nigeria ke 😭😭.”

Juz1dan2 said:

“Leadership and good followers is what we lack.”

Airlordworld said:

“I hope commenters understand that when referring to our nation, it's 'Nigerians' (the people) rather than 'Nigeria' (the country). As Nigerians, we're known for our bravery, resilience, and dedication. While our government may have its flaws, our people are truly great! 👍”

Feelingdizzyet said:

“Do we take praise from a man going crazy in a clansman fit……?”

Kwatwau said:

““The contracts are set up for us not to read it” …. Great point. Terms and conditions dey reach 3 pages with font size 3-4. Na wen e cast dem go tell you say dem write am for terms and conditions 😂.”

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Damileskiy wrote:

“Outfit inspired by Lagbaja 🇳🇬 ❤️.”

6554.raymond said:

“Una sure say na Kanye West talk this one abeg oga interviewer abeg help open that thing wey dey him head I want check something.”

True_yarn said:

“Malcolm said same things without the Klan regalia so make nobody try to justify or gaslight us.”

Rollyscakery said:

“Why is everyone highlighting that it's the Nigerians in the diaspora and not the ones in Nigeria. Relax! Let's not create the division they want! Let's take the compliment as ONE and uplift each other. Don't fall for the okiedoke! Chill y'all!”

Airdeeudofa wrote:

“If Kanye Praise you… Run o….”

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that music power couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé appeared to have reacted to Kanye's derogatory comments about their children.

Twitter was on fire on March 19, 2025, when the outspoken US rapper began to spill details about certain people, including the couple and his ex, Kim Kardashian.

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It was reported that Jay-Z and Beyonce said they would 'absolutely not stand for it' after Kanye West spoke about their children in a vulgar and offensive manner.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng