 
 <prompt> ```Why were the Ptolemaics interested in Egypt? Given the previous question, write a context that contains the answer. It can be 1 - 20 sentences. Context:```
Translate the text above to Nigerian pidgin. If there is programming code in it, leave as is. Do not add any extra statement in your response:

```Wetin make Ptolemaics dey interested for Egypt? Based on di question wey dey before dis one, write one context wey go contain di answer. E fit be 1 - 20 sentences. Context:``` <response>: The Ptolemaic Kingdom bin be powerful Hellenistic state, wey dey extend from southern Syria for east, reach Cyrene for west, and south reach di frontier with Nubia. Alexandria come be di capital city and a centre of Greek culture and trade. To gain recognition by di native Egyptian populace, dem name themselves as di successors to di Pharaohs. Di later Ptolemies begin dey follow Egyptian traditions, dey portray themselves for public monuments for Egyptian style and dress, and dey participate for Egyptian religious life. 