Is It ‘Anaconda Appreciation Day’ In Finland?
1,000 pictures of Nicki Minaj cover the Helsinki Cathedral.
Entertainment
June 11, 2015

‘What does one of the most famous cathedrals in the world look like covered with pictures of Nicki Minaj’s ass?’ – Is a question I don’t ask myself nearly enough – however I don’t have to wonder anymore. Organisers of Finland’s Summer Up Festival covered the steps of Helsinki Cathedral, a popular tourist attraction, with the backside-baring pose from the cover of her 2014 album “Anaconda”.

The Cathedral’s involvement, or reaction, has yet to be revealed—though just a guess that they aren’t as excited as Minaj’s fans to see the “Anaconda” artwork forever immortalised. The Summer Up festival, which also features a performance by Minaj’s “Throw Some Mo” collaborators Rae Sremmurd, marks the first time the rapper has ever played a show in Finland. Hats off to the marketing and publicity department of the festival who thought this one up. It definitely is a thing of beauty:  

Just once more, with feeling:

 

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