American Streamer Sparks Outrage Claiming New York Is an Islamic Republic

Nicholas Ken de Blintazie, known online as Seniko, an American internet personality, caused controversy with remarks made during a live broadcast celebrating Egypt's World Cup victory. While celebrating in the streets of New York, where Egyptian flags were waved and chants and drums were heard, Seniko shouted "Allahu Akbar" and declared New York to be the "Islamic Republic of New Yorkistan." He expressed hope that Islam would be present in every home and predicted that the entire world would eventually become Muslim.

Seniko also referenced New York City's Muslim mayor, Zoran Mamdani, saying, "Welcome to Mamdani's New York," implying the city is becoming more Islamic. The video quickly went viral, garnering tens of millions of views on social media. Many condemned his statements as incitement and provocation, while others saw it as an attention-seeking stunt.

Seniko converted to Islam in 2023 and is known for his controversial online presence. Previously, he supported politician Bernie Sanders before shifting his identification toward far-right figures. His recent comments have intensified debates around identity and religion in New York and the United States.