A French band brought a touch of Nigerian culture to a State dinner in Paris, France, on Thursday, when they delivered a lively rendition of P-Squares hit song: Taste The Money (Testimony) in honour of President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi.
The dinner, hosted at the Palais de llyse by French President Emmanuel Macron, was part of Tinubus three-day State visit to France, which aimed to enhance diplomatic and economic relations between the two nations.
In a viral video capturing the highlight of the evening, the band thrilled the guests with Afrobeats and a unique French flair, seamlessly blending Nigerian rhythms with a touch of French musical style.
The track: Testimony is from PSquares sixth studio album, Double Trouble, released in 2014. It carries a message of gratitude, celebrating the rewards of perseverance and hard work while reflecting on overcoming lifes challenges.
The performance was met with enthusiastic applause, and President Tinubu and the First Lady were present, who appeared visibly moved by the cultural tribute. The musical gesture has since drawn mixed reactions from Nigerians. Nigerian pop and R&B music star, Asa, also graced the dinner performing her 2007 acclaimed song: Eye Adaba.
Despite the celebration with their hit song at the Paris State dinner, P-Square is currently in a fractured state. The brothers, who first parted ways in 2017 due to internal conflicts, have been embroiled in a series of disputes.
It is the first official State visit to Paris by a Nigerian leader in over two decades. The visit, which began on Wednesday, seeks key discussions focused on agriculture, energy transition, health, education, and trade.
