*“I love the sound of Afrobeats pouring out of graduation parties in Southeast Queens, and the sweet aroma of Agege bread calling out to passersby in Brooklyn”-Mayor
*BY PHILIP FAVOUR BOLUWATIFE/SOUTHWEST CORRESPONDENT, Naija Standard Newspaper Inc USA
IN New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has not hidden his admiration and soft-spot for Nigeria, as he has come out to publicly claim to be drawn to the music of Africa’s most populous black nation in the world into far-away Kampala, since the African continent rhythm, pulsating sound, rich arts and culture are virtues that endear him more closely to the communities of Africa.
*PICTURE: NIGERIANS IN NEW YORK JUBILATE TO CELEBRATE:
To show his grasp of the Nigerian culture, he conversed in pidgin language freely to the African community in celebration of the Nigerian Day Parade 34th Year Anniversary with New Yorkers in the city, saying: “Nigeria too get plenty rich culture, No be lie, Nigerians wetin dey sup?’; joked ‘I don’t want any wahala.”
Mayor Mamdani said: “From the entrepreneurs whose businesses strengthen our neighborhoods, to the sounds of Afrobeats pouring out of graduation parties in Southeast Queens, and the aroma of Agege bread calling out to passersby in Brooklyn – the impact of Nigerian New Yorkers is felt across the five boroughs.
*PICTURE: L-R: NEW YORK MAYOR IN A BOOGIE DANCE TO AFRICAN MUSIC:
“Our city is richer in culture, stronger in community, and more vibrant because of your contributions.”
Mamdani joined the Organization for the Advancement of Nigerians and thousands of community members in Manhattan on October 3, 2026, to celebrate the 34th Nigerian Day Parade and Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary.
Performances & Contributions: The event featured a performance by Nigerian artist ‘Runtown’ and celebrated local entrepreneurs, Afrobeats, and community staples like Brooklyn’s Agege bread.
*PICTURE: NIGERIANS ALL OUT FOR ARTS & CULTURE:
*PICTURE: NIGERIANS IN NEW YORK DECKED IN GREEN-WHITE-GREEN TO CELEBRATE NIGERIA ON AMERICAN SOIL:
*PICTURE: DELICIOUS NIGERIAN FRIED PLANTAIN IN THE OPEN IN NEW YORK:
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