New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has celebrated the contributions of Nigerian-Americans to the city, as he joined members of the community to commemorate the 34th Nigerian Day Parade….
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has celebrated the contributions of Nigerian-Americans to the city, as he joined members of the community to commemorate the 34th Nigerian Day Parade.
Mamdani, in a post on X, said he was delighted to mark the annual celebration alongside Nigerian New Yorkers whose contributions, he said, have strengthened communities across the city.
“It was a joy to commemorate 34 years of the Nigerian Day Parade alongside the many Nigerian New Yorkers who fill our city with life,” Mamdani said.
He highlighted the role of Nigerian entrepreneurs in strengthening neighbourhoods, while also pointing to the influence of Nigerian culture and cuisine across the city.
“From the entrepreneurs whose businesses strengthen our neighbourhoods, to the sounds of Afrobeats pouring out of graduation parties in Southeast Queens, and the aroma of Agege bread calling out to passersby in Brooklyn — the impact of Nigerian New Yorkers is felt across the five boroughs,” he added.
Mamdani said New York was “richer in culture, stronger in community, and more vibrant” because of the contributions of Nigerian New Yorkers.
