American rapper and YouTuber DDG has set social media ablaze following his controversial DDG Nigeria jollof rice comments. Having recently arrived in Lagos for the 2025 festive season, the “Moonwalking in Calabasas” artist shared the “warnings” he allegedly received before embarking on his first trip to the African continent.
Taking to his social media platforms on December 31, 2025, DDG told his followers: “They warned me that in Nigeria I should only eat jollof rice. Drink the water and I might d*e, they said. No medium steaks; everything must be well cooked, even the water.” The rapper’s remarks immediately drew a mix of amusement and outrage from Nigerian netizens. While some locals jokingly agreed about the “extra-cooked” nature of Nigerian meat, many others slammed the DDG Nigeria jollof rice comments as perpetuating tired stereotypes about health and safety in Africa.
Travel enthusiasts were quick to point out that while bottled water is standard for tourists globally, the rapper’s dramatic framing felt “dismissive” of the luxury dining scene in Lagos. Despite the friction, DDG appears to be enjoying his stay, recently sharing videos of himself sampling various local delicacies—presumably well-done. The backlash hasn’t stopped the rapper from exploring the city’s nightlife, as he continues to document his “relocation” journey for his millions of subscribers.
