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Princess Vitarah (born September 25, 1997) is a Nigerian-American rapper, singer, and songwriter.[1]
Princess Vitarah | |
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 Princess Vitarah in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | September 25, 1997 |
| Genres | Hip hop, Rap |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2016–2024 |
Early life
editPrincess Vitarah was born in the United States, but raised in Nigeria.[2] In the summer of 2015, she moved back to the United States to pursue a career in music.[3]
Career
editPrincess Vitarah began her career by releasing music through the internet in early 2016.[4] She earned public recognition after her song, "Nigerian Pussy" went viral on video sharing sites such as YouTube and Facebook, receiving 4 million views in the first day alone.[5][2][6] She has been featured in many prominent publications including Vice, The Fader, and XXL.[7][8] In 2021 she announced a move away from her previous sexualised image.[9] As of June 2024, her entire music catalog has been removed from all music streaming platforms. Her Instagram account and YouTube channel have also been deleted.
References
edit- ^ "Bio • Princess Vitarah". Princess Vitarah. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ a b "The Story Behind The Viral 'Nigerian Pussy' Video As Told By Princess Vitarah". OkayAfrica. 2 March 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ "Princess Vitarah Pushes The Envelope While Trying To Empower Women with Her Music". www.upcoming100.com. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ "Princess Vitarah - Nigerian P**sy (Official Music Video)". Youtube. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ "LATRUTH - Nigerian Pussy". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ "Princess Vitarah's "Nigerian P*ssy" is Not a Joke, and Neither is She". For Harriet. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ "Princess Vitarah Lives by Her Own Rules". The Fader. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ "Princess Vitarah". Viceland. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ "Vulgar Nigerian-American rapper turns gospel singer". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2021-07-18.