A French band recently performed a rendition of Psquare hit song “Taste the Money” at a state dinner in honor of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu‘s visit to France. The event, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, showcased the growing cultural connection between Nigeria and France.
The performance, which has gone viral, has sparked mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media. Some users found the performance entertaining and a testament to the global influence of Nigerian music. Others, however, felt embarrassed and mocked by the performance, questioning the choice of song and the French band’s rendition.
French State Dinner for President Tinubu and First Lady Remi by France President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron. pic.twitter.com/5x4cmw7M2B
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Reactions ranged from amusement to outrage, with some users criticizing President Tinubu and the state of Nigeria. Despite the mixed reactions, the performance highlights the significance of cultural exchange and the impact of Nigerian music on a global scale.
One Darasimih_0 wrote, “Dem dey sing like say na cram dem cram the lyrics of the song
One Special_Ardewestern wrote, “This people know say Nigeria dey suffer for this man hand
One Sandra Saretin wrote, “This is funny and embarrassing at the same time except it was just meant to be a joke
One Baba Ajeh_Design wrote, “Be like Tom and Jerry song