By Ghazali Ibrahim
New York City has celebrated the contributions of Nigerian Americans as the Nigerian Day Parade marked its 34th anniversary.
The city’s mayor, Zohran Kwame Mamdani highlighted the growing influence of Nigerian New Yorkers across the city, pointing to their businesses, music, food and community activities as part of what makes New York culturally vibrant.
The mayor noted the presence of Nigerian-owned businesses strengthening neighbourhoods, Afrobeats featuring prominently at graduation celebrations in Southeast Queens and the familiar aroma of Agege bread drawing attention in Brooklyn.
“New York City, wetin dey sup?” the mayor said while celebrating the occasion alongside members of the Nigerian community.
The message also praised Nigerian New Yorkers for contributing to the city’s cultural diversity and community life across all five boroughs.
According to the mayor, the Nigerian community has helped make New York “richer in culture, stronger in community, and more vibrant” through its contributions.
The Nigerian Day Parade has become an annual platform for Nigerians and people of Nigerian descent in New York to showcase their heritage, culture and achievements while celebrating the community’s place in the city.
