A UK-based makeup artist, Damilola Adejonwo, also known as Senorfenty, shared a viral video on Instagram of Rihanna speaking Yoruba at a Fenty event.
US-based Barbadian artist Robyn Rihanna Fenty has recently delighted fans by beginning to learn Yoruba, sparking excitement worldwide. In the clip, he teaches Rihanna to say “Mo wa pa,” which means “I’m fine” in Yoruba. The makeup artist revealed that he mentioned to Rihanna that he is Nigerian and took the opportunity to teach her a few words in the Yoruba language.
The video of Rihanna speaking Yoruba quickly made waves across Nigerian social media platforms, where fans shared their thoughts. Many were impressed by Rihanna’s effort to learn the language, while others critiqued the makeup artist for his approach in the video.
Despite the mixed reactions, the sight of Rihanna speaking Yoruba has been a memorable moment, further endearing her to fans, especially in Nigeria. This viral moment shows Rihanna’s willingness to connect with different cultures, and the video of Rihanna speaking Yoruba continues to spread joy online.
He wrote:
“Mo wa pa oooooo!!!!! I was telling Rihanna that I am Nigerian and she has to learn Yoruba , so I taught her mo wa pa which means I am doing welll & she wouldn’t stop saying it the entire time . That might be the next single ???? she is such a vibe.”
See the video below:
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Netizens Reactions:
@Koksiewoksie:
“Rihanna is clearly from Naija ?.”
@Catchy_miyatch:
“This guy no represent us well, na osinwin ?.”
@Desman_009:
“We are delighted that she is learning Yoruba, but we are not thrilled with the source of the knowledge. ?.”
@joykay.ot:
“The guy too do ?.”
@joykay.ot:
“Person wife na you dey hold like that ?.”
@oluwa_fola1:
“If Asap rocky catch this guy ?.”
@aanufashionhouse:
“??? its how Riri is always so approachable for us.”
@cynthiajoe007:
“He thinks he is a lady becomes he is behaving like one.. her body language should tell you she wasn’t comfortable with your hands all over her.. mo wa pa ?.”
@T0nit0ne:
“It’s the Yoruba for me ??.”
@jordanhailwood:
“This is everything !!”
Meanwhile, Rihanna was reportedly preparing to release her ninth studio album after an eight-year hiatus. The Diamonds hitmaker was said to be readying a new project, with The Sun reporting remarks from a “well-placed industry insider” who revealed that Rihanna had recorded and scrapped a full album’s worth of material.
The source noted that Rihanna wanted her new music to “sound fresh” and reflected where she was in life, which led to her discarding previous work. “She has gone from pop to reggae to hip hop and everything in between,” the insider said.
This would mark Rihanna’s first album since Anti in 2016. Since then, she started a family with A$AP Rocky, giving birth to their son, RZA, in May 2022, followed by the birth of their daughter, Riot Rose, in August 2023. Rihanna has also been busy building her empire, boosting her net worth to over $1.4 billion through her Fenty cosmetics and Savage X Fenty lingerie brands.
