Lil Wayne Discovers His Nigerian Roots: "I Need to Have a Talk with My Mom!"

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., recently shared a surprising discovery on a podcast with "One54Africa". The rapper, known for his global influence and iconic sound, revealed that a recent ancestry DNA test shows he’s 53% Nigerian! Laughing with the host, Lil Wayne joked,

“I need to have a talk with my mom,”

hinting at the unexpected roots he never knew. The revelation has sparked excitement among his Nigerian fans, who quickly welcomed him as "one of their own." Lil Wayne’s new connection to Africa may inspire fresh cultural influences in his music—stay tuned!