Princess Vitarah

Princess Vitarah
Princess Vitarah in 2016
Princess Vitarah in 2016
Background information
Born (1997-09-25) September 25, 1997 (age 29)
GenresHip hop, Rap
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2016–2024

Princess Vitarah (born September 25, 1997) is a Nigerian-American rapper, singer, and songwriter.

Early life

Princess Vitarah was born in the United States, but raised in Nigeria. In the summer of 2015, she moved back to the United States to pursue a career in music.

Career

Princess Vitarah began her career by releasing music through the internet in early 2016. 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. She has been featured in many prominent publications including Vice, The Fader, and XXL. In 2021 she announced a move away from her previous sexualised image. 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

  1. ↑ "Bio • Princess Vitarah". Princess Vitarah. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  2. 1 2 "The Story Behind The Viral 'Nigerian Pussy' Video As Told By Princess Vitarah". OkayAfrica. 2 March 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  3. ↑ "Princess Vitarah Pushes The Envelope While Trying To Empower Women with Her Music". www.upcoming100.com. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  4. ↑ "Princess Vitarah - Nigerian P**sy (Official Music Video)". Youtube. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  5. ↑ "LATRUTH - Nigerian Pussy". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  6. ↑ "Princess Vitarah's "Nigerian P*ssy" is Not a Joke, and Neither is She". For Harriet. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  7. ↑ "Princess Vitarah Lives by Her Own Rules". The Fader. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  8. ↑ "Princess Vitarah". Viceland. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  9. ↑ "Vulgar Nigerian-American rapper turns gospel singer". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2021-07-18.