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It’s Nice To Hear Nigerians Sing My Name — Declan Rice
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England international, Declan Rice sees the humor in Nigerians singing his name.
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The midfielder reacted to a song trending England by Nigerian rapper, Odumodublvck that has Declan Rice’s name as the subject.
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In a recent interview with BBC MOTD, Rice shared his excitement at seeing millions of Nigerians singing his name.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that West Ham midfielder, Declan Rice, has expressed his delight at the popularity of a song dedicated to him in Nigeria.
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck recently released a song titled ‘Declan Rice’, in honour of the English footballer, which has been making waves in clubs across Nigeria.
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Speaking in a recent interview with BBC MOTD, Rice shared his excitement at seeing millions of Nigerians singing his name. “Odumodu – he brought out a song; it’s called ‘Declan Rice.’ It dropped, and I was just like, yeah mad. I think it was the fastest-streaming song in Nigerian history. Number 1. It had now like 15 million streams,” Rice said.
The West Ham star went on to say that he was receiving comments from Nigerian fans and that he had friends who were constantly playing the song in their car and rewinding it.
Declan Rice, who has been a key player for West Ham this season, has become a fan favourite due to his performances on the pitch.
The 24-year-old has also been linked with a move to bigger clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester United.
FURTHER READING
The song ‘Declan Rice’ has gained popularity in Nigeria due to the rapper’s admiration for the midfielder’s skills on the field. The song’s lyrics praise Rice’s abilities, and the catchy beat has made it a favourite among clubgoers in Nigeria.
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