Key Takeaways:

• Drake made a shock look on Season 2 of the “The Office Movers.”
• Solomon Kehinde’s emotional response to Drake’s go to turned a viral spotlight.
• The second underscores the rising visibility of African expertise in North American leisure.

Toronto’s leisure world lit up this week after a shock look by Drake on the set of “The Office Movers” went viral, due to a heartfelt and humorous response from Nigerian Canadian actor Solomon Kehinde.

Kehinde, who portrays Michael within the Canadian comedy collection, was caught utterly off guard when the Toronto-born megastar walked onto the set throughout Season 2 filming. In the now-viral clip, the actor is seen in disbelief, repeatedly exclaiming “Champagne Papi? Champagne Papi?” as he realizes who’s standing earlier than him. The second struck a chord with followers throughout social media, producing widespread reactions and laughter.

Speaking on the encounter, Kehinde — initially from Lagos — expressed his deep admiration for the rapper, seemingly noting that he’s been listening to Drake’s music for over a decade. “My mama, they pray for you. Brother, it took me 10 years,” he stated within the clip. “We be bumping your music in Nigeria. Ipaja, Lagos, Nigeria. I know you know Davido a lot.”

His pleasure not solely highlighted his private connection as a longtime fan, but in addition mirrored Drake’s world affect, notably throughout Africa’s music neighborhood.

For followers unfamiliar with Kehinde, the actor and comic has beforehand appeared in “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent.” As far as “The Office Movers,” the latest trailer confirmed that “The Boy” himself made a short cameo look.

Drake’s most up-to-date strikes heart on two initiatives: A Valentine’s Day collaboration album with PARTYNEXTDOOR, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and his forthcoming solo album, Iceman. The Iceman rollout started this previous summer time with lead single “What Did I Miss?,” a shock drop that addressed the fallout from his Kendrick Lamar feud and rapidly surged up the charts. Subsequent singles included the Central Cee-assisted “Which One” and “DOG HOUSE,” which featured Yeat and Julia Wolf.