You may be wondering how Nicki Minaj’s Viral challenge began. Yeah! That’s thoughtful of you. The phenomenon started on June 15, 2017, when Nicki Minaj posted a video on Instagram showing her walking across the tarmac in London in full pink couture before boarding a private jet to Prague. Mid‑strut, she delivered the line: “Attention … this is how bad bitches leave London and go to Prague. You bitches can’t even spell Prague.” The video’s swagger and 360-degree twirl instantly sparked a viral moment.
Within hours, fans had launched the #NickiMinajChallenge, posting their own, often hilarious, versions using whatever they had at home: trash cans, bathrobes, staircases, you name it.
From Jetstruts to TikTok
Fast-forward to summer 2025: TikTok users have revitalized another iconic Nicki moment, her “High School” music video pose, by spraying the platform with the Nicki Minaj pose/heel‑balancing challenge. The trend now flourishes with daredevil creators balancing on stacked weights, wine bottles, or walls, all while maintaining Nicki’s signature crossed-leg squat in sky-high heels.
Some recreations are genuinely jaw-dropping. Content creators, influencers, and celebrities have jumped on Nicki Minaj’s challenge. Nicki herself has re-shared standout fan videos, thus feeding the new wave of hype. Nigerians have fully embraced the trend, with celebrities and influencers putting their own bold spins on it.
Here are the Nigerian Celebs who have taken over the challenge:
Kiekie
Jane Mena
Chef T(Diary of a kitchen lover)
Hilda Baci
James Brown
Janemena, the dancer and influencer, amazed fans by performing the pose while balancing on stacked dumbbells, wearing heels, and holding her baby in her arms. The video went viral, with one fan declaring: “Challenge closed. She won”.
Hit or Miss?
Hit: Jane Mena’s and Hilda’s Nicki-challenge captivated fans and celebrities across multiple eras.
Miss: Kiekie famously stumbled mid-strut, reminding us that replicating real diva energy never comes easy. While Chef T did her thing, the challenge was not accepted.
But whether flawless or funny, every recreation adds personality.
