Nicki Minaj just made a Ghanaian content creator’s dreams come true, and the Barbz can’t stop talking about it. The Queen herself has officially crowned a winner for her viral “pose” challenge, and it’s none other than Ghanaian content creator Ama Yeboah.
This week, the rap queen herself reposted Ama Yeboah, an up-and-coming creator from Ghana, on her Instagram Story and officially declared her the winner of her viral “pose” challenge. For those keeping track, Nicki hasn’t reposted any other participants since the challenge started. Not one. Not a celebrity, not a fellow influencer, just Ama from West Africa.
In the now-viral clip, Ama nails the iconic low squat with one hand stretched out like she’s reaching for something only the Queen could give. She wears a black t-shirt tucked into a vibrant, patterned skirt in pink, yellow, and green African-print fabric. A matching head wrap frames her face, while sparkly multicolored heels add just the right amount of drama. A thin gold bracelet on her wrist completes the look.
When Nicki reposted the video, Ama was over the moon. She quickly shared the endorsement on her own socials, thanking the Queen for the love.
The “pose” challenge has been everywhere lately, but real Barbz know it started back in 2013 with the music video for High School. In it, Nicki sits poolside, legs crossed, perfectly balanced in sky-high heels. The image became instantly recognizable, and over the years, fans have recreated it in the wildest ways.
However, over the past few months, the trend has exploded. TikTok and Instagram have been flooded with people attempting the stance in increasingly risky spots, including kitchen counters, gym equipment, and even the edge of bathtubs. The hashtag #nickiminajchallenge now has over 1.3 billion views.
Celebrities have also gotten in on the fun. Comedian Christina Kirkman balanced on a cooking pot and a can of soup. Ciara went full gym mode, holding the pose on a stack of dumbbells.
This is a huge moment for Ama Yeboah and a testament to the power of social media. The Queen of Rap has spoken, and she has given her stamp of approval to a content creator from Ghana.
