“Tradition and culture is a beautiful thing”

“I still get DM’s that ask me; “What’s your obsession with Nigerians?”

Its not so much an obsession as it is an admiration. Tradition and culture is a beautiful thing, and one of the many things I very much admire about Nigerians is the way tradition holds a very important place in people’s hearts.

Nigeria is such a rich country.

From an abundance of various natural resources, to more than 500 languages spoken. Rich in wealth, people and in culture.

The smartest and most creative people I know derive from Nigeria.

Some of the best friends I have are Nigerians located in Nigeria and in the diaspora, so why would I not be interested in the culture?

Why would I not find it to be an inspiration when some of the people I love and admire the most comes from Nigeria?

Loving something doesn’t mean disowning your own. I love my danish heritage but I also find influence and inspiration from people I respect, value and love. It’s really that simple

“My mother always traveled a lot and took us on plenty of trips. When I was little she would bring me things from her trips, and I remember falling in love with the things she brought from Burkina, Faso and Ghana. My family travels a lot and it has become natural for us to show interest in other people’s culture. I have been to around 30 countries and while there is something unique and special about everywhere, I always had love for Africa. In 2010,  I went on my first work trip as a volunteer and I’ve been back many times since. I’ve been to Ghana, Benin, Togo, Gambia, Egypt and Morocco.

30 year old Ellen Nielsen a.k.a ellenbaby89 is from Denmark and is known to be an internet comedian.

She learnt pidgin English while doing volunteer work in Ghana.

She made her first video in 2015 for a competition organized by Nigerian rapper, Falz and became one of the winners. Her favourite  Nigerian food is pounded yam with egusi soup and chicken. She also likes groundnut soup and jollof rice.

Muah! To our adopted African Sister.