In the wake of Nigeria’s triumph over South Africa in the Africa Cup of Nations, a spirited exchange has emerged between the two countries, highlighted by a viral video of Nigerian fans playfully taunting their South African counterparts. The celebratory clip features the Super Eagles’ supporters dousing themselves in liquid while singing “Water,” a hit song by South African singer Tyla, who recently clinched the Best African Music Performance at the Grammys.
The playful banter extended beyond music, with Nigerians jesting that their Jollof Rice surpasses South Africa’s Bobotie, a beloved spicy mince-meat dish. The rivalry has also stirred a debate over musical dominance, with Nigerians asserting the superiority of Afrobeats and suggesting South Africans are better suited to enjoying amapiano, a genre blending hip-hop, soul, and house music that has seen a rise in global popularity.
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Adding to the lighthearted feud, popular Nigerian pastor Jimmy Odukoya chimed in with commendations for South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, despite their loss, quipping, “You need water. If it’s any consolation, it’s Grammy water,” in a nod to Tyla’s recent accolade.
As Nigeria gears up to face Ivory Coast in the finals, anticipation runs high, with most South Africans expected to root for the Ivorians.
