Man Nails Nicki Minaj Pose Challenge in the Village, Mzansi Can't Deal

• A hilarious TikTok video of a man performing the Nicki Minaj Pose Challenge in a rural village went viral
• The video showcased a unique, 'village edition' of the challenge, where the man took it to the next level
• This video proved the creativity and ability of South Africans to add a local flair to global sensations

South Africans were left in stitches by a hilarious village edition of the viral Nicki Minaj Pose Challenge, showcasing Mzansi's unique flair for global trends.

A hilarious village edition of the viral Nicki Minaj Pose Challenge has left Mzansi in stitches, and it's nothing short of iconic. TikTok user @fortunehachery posted a video that shows a man serving full attitude and balance as he takes on the challenge in the most unexpected setting, a rural chicken coop.

The man stands on top of a chicken feeder, a kind used for self-feeding hens, and strikes the now-famous Nicki pose. What sent the video over the edge was nailing it with live chickens clucking around him and one on his head, totally unfazed.

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The Nicki Minaj Pose Challenge has become a viral sensation, with creators attempting the tricky stance while wearing high heels, often on unstable or uneven surfaces, from rocks and logs to beds and wheelbarrows. The pose, which demands core strength and serious attitude, mimics Nicki’s sultry stance in a scene from the music video for 'High School’, her hit single featuring Lil Wayne.

TikTok revives 2013 hit with a village twist

The track, originally released in 2013, has made a major comeback on TikTok, where users pair the challenge with the now-trending audio. ‘High School’ was a chart hit in its own right when it first dropped and continues to cement its place as a timeless fan favourite thanks to challenges like this one.

South Africans can’t get enough of the village twist on the trend. Many applauded the creativity, the balance, and most of all, the ability to keep it together while literally standing on a feeder surrounded by chickens. In true Mzansi style, the remix of the international trend added a local flair that makes it unforgettable, proving once again that South Africans can take any challenge and turn it into pure gold.

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Mzansi reacted to the video

Lee M said:

"I’m starting to believe this challenge is exactly what witches have been waiting for.”

MissKhalilCampbell wrote:

"Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner!”

Roger Damson joked:

“That chicken is definitely a paid actor! 😂”

Abby_Tshuma_Mbuyisa said:

“You win! 🥇🔥🤣”

Jessica Ntini asked:

“How on earth did he convince the chicken to sit on his head? 😭”

Tariq declared:

“Challenge officially closed! 😂😂😂”

Rinky wrote:

"I knew Africa would represent well! 🤣🤣”

Gracious Mukudzei said:

“Nicki Minaj actually reposted this. 😂”

Wandile.Phuthi asked:

“Who else is watching this at night and crying with laughter? 😂😂😂”

Caroline Wanjiru commented:

“How did you convince the chicken to stay so focused? 😅”

ElvisMutevera simply wrote:

“Challenge over.”

Check out the TikTok video below:

On July 23, 2025, Nicki Minaj posted on X that her viral pose challenge had reached a whopping 1.3 billion views. She was acknowledging an X user @thatgirlneeks who shared a screenshot of the The New York Times report alongside a throwback photo of Nicki’s iconic squat from her 2013 High School single cover.

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The trend has taken over TikTok, Instagram, and pretty much every corner of the internet. Fans and celebs are balancing on cups, crates, and even wine glasses just to get that perfect Nicki moment. It’s part sass, part circus act, and 100% entertaining. With creativity and chaos in equal measure, the challenge proves that Nicki’s influence remains undefeated.

See the X post below:

3 Briefly News stories about Nicky Minaj pose challenge

• A daring muslim woman achieved viral fame for uniquely performing the Nicki Minaj pose challenge in an unusual place.
• A woman attempted the viral Nicki Minaj pose challenge, but despite having backup support, she struggled to hold the pose.
• A TikTok user named Amogelang Mavuso participated in one of the app's viral challenges inspired by rapper Nicki Minaj.

Updated by Hilary Sekgota, Human Interest HOD at Briefly News.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News