Rihanna Impresses Fans with Yoruba Skills in Viral Video

Barbadian singer Rihanna has captured the hearts of many Nigerians with her attempt to learn the Yoruba language. A video featuring Rihanna learning to say “I’m fine” in Yoruba at one of her Fenty events has recently gone viral, sparking widespread admiration from fans.

The video, shared by UK-based makeup artist Damilola Adejonwo, also known as Senorfenty, shows Rihanna at a Fenty event where she is taught the Yoruba phrase “Mo wa pa,” which translates to “I’m fine.” Senorfenty, who introduced himself as Nigerian, recorded the moment and posted it on Instagram with a playful caption.

In his post, Senorfenty 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 well and she wouldn’t stop saying it the entire time. That might be the next single 😂😂😂😂 she is such a vibe.” The video quickly spread across Nigerian social media, eliciting a range of reactions from fans.

While many praised Rihanna for her effort, some viewers criticized Senorfenty’s enthusiastic approach. Reactions included:

• 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: “😍😍😍 it’s how Riri is always so approachable for us.”
• cynthiajoe007: “He thinks he is a lady because 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 !!”

In another trending clip, Rihanna was seen interacting with Nigerian singer Ayra Starr during a Fenty show in London. The video of their meeting went viral, with Ayra Starr expressing her admiration for Barbados, Rihanna’s home country. Rihanna, in turn, shared how she became familiar with the 21-year-old Nigerian artist.