American rapper and YouTuber DDG ignited a social media firestorm after announcing his plan to visit South Africa, claiming he was switching his travel destination because Nigeria had made him feel unwelcome.
In a video that quickly went viral, DDG stated: “We are going to South Africa, Nigeria I understand y’all don’t want me there, you got it, I don’t wanna go nowhere I’m not wanted.”
This casual remark immediately triggered widespread confusion and strong backlash from users in both West and Southern Africa, many of whom questioned the premise of his statement—that either country had extended or retracted an invitation.
Backlash and Rejection from Both Sides
What started as a geographical announcement quickly escalated into a heated online debate, with African users bluntly rejecting the notion of being a “second option.”
- Nigerian and General African Users: Many simply dismissed the idea that he was ever wanted, with one commenter suggesting, “Who said we want him here???”
- South African Users: Residents were equally vocal in rejecting him, with one user stating, “I speak for all South Africans when I say we don’t want him too, we are not his second options here.”
Controversy Tied to Halle Bailey Drama
Many commenters tied the travel controversy to DDG’s past public relationship drama with actress Halle Bailey, injecting a personal dimension into the rejection. Users referenced the perceived “embarrassment” of the “first black mermaid” as a reason to shun him.
One comment summarized the sentiment: “What makes him think we want him in South Africa!? Not after embarrassing our first black mermaid, in fact we don’t want him anywhere in Africa.
