American rapper Busta Rhymes has expressed his desire to settle in Nigeria and find a Nigerian wife. During his performance at the Detty December Fest in Lagos, he revealed his plans to relocate to Nigeria after retirement and start a family. "I'm looking for a home here, I'm looking for property. I'm thinking about looking for a wife so that when I stop working, I can settle down here," he said ¹ ² ³.

Busta Rhymes, 53, emphasized that his trip to Nigeria was special, marking his return after 15 years. He wants to build a family rooted in both Nigerian and American heritage, hoping to have "a few Nigerian slash Jamaican grandchildren". The rapper has six children with four different women but has never been married ⁴ ⁵ ⁶.

His comments drew loud cheers from fans and sparked conversations online. Nigerian fans welcomed the idea, with some jokingly offering matchmaking advice. Busta Rhymes' announcement highlights Nigeria's growing appeal to global celebrities, especially African-Americans seeking to connect with their roots ⁷ ².