{"id":52194,"date":"2020-06-03T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/?p=52194"},"modified":"2021-04-08T15:14:03","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T14:14:03","slug":"the-10-best-nigerian-music-videos-may-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/the-10-best-nigerian-music-videos-may-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 best Nigerian music videos of the month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Nigerian music industry, facing the reality of the pandemic, has turned virtual. The digital world is busy as ever as TikTok challenges and Instagram Lives begin to take the place of traditional video.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>That isn\u2019t to say, however, that music videos aren\u2019t being made. Artists and directors continue with urgency and vision to execute various projects. Included in our monthly round-up of the best Nigerian videos are visuals from one of the biggest rappers on the continent, a group effort from Nigeria\u2019s most visible Pop label (led by their celebrity boss), and a video for Afropop icon, Wande Coal\u2019s \u201cAgain,\u201d one of the best songs of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Phyno \u2013 Speak Life (On God)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Phyno - Speak Life (On God) (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z01Mp86GDuU?feature=oembed&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Phyno has quietly continued making moves since his last project, <em>Deal With It<\/em>. After shooting videos for three songs off the album, the Major Bangz produced \u201cSpeak Life (On God),\u201d is also dubbed with some visuals. Directed by Patrick Elis, it\u2019s a conceptual video that paints the rapper as the influencer he is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Show Dem Camp \u2013 In the Vibe we Trust&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Show Dem Camp - In The Vibe We Trust (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o9zwXQC5iiY?feature=oembed&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On January 1<sup>st<\/sup> 2019, iconic rap duo Show Dem Camp released the cult classic <em>These Buhari Times<\/em>, the fourth installment of their <em>Clone Wars<\/em> series. Ever since, fans have clamored for videos, and Show Dem Camp is serving them up. \u201cTrust The Vibe\u201d is a DIYesque video, shot in Berlin, and captures the duo enjoying themselves with the day ones. The video was shot and directed by Ibra Wane.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kcee \u2013 Sweet Mary J&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Kcee - Sweet Mary J (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e1kQLcIAipU?feature=oembed&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This Afro Pop tinged Reggae bop is a deceptively simple track, as is the Green Box directed video. Shot with minimalism, it depicts Kcee and a love interest play through a series of cute and sensual acts. There\u2019s also a bit of choreography but the video only includes only the essentials for a song of this kind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wande Coal <strong>\u2013<\/strong> Again<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Wande Coal - Again (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/67J_MwJIQOs?feature=oembed&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAgain\u201d is Wande Coal\u2019s only solo release for this year.&nbsp; Since its release, fans have been demanding new songs. There\u2019s no new song, but the visuals for \u201cAgain\u201d have been released. The night themed, romance-influenced visuals shows Wande Coal serenading a lover in picturesque Lagos. Directed by Adasa Cookey, it was reportedly shot a few days before Africa\u2019s most populous city shut down for quarantine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DMW ft. Davido, The Flowolf, Peruzzi &amp; Dremo \u2013 Mafa Mafa&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"DMW - Mafa Mafa feat. Davido, The Flowolf, Peruzzi &amp; Dremo (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oBq3DysPtdY?feature=oembed&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Davido Music Worldwide, the record label led by Afro Pop superstar Davido, features prominent acts like Mayorkun,&nbsp; Dremo, and Peruzzi, amongst others on its roster. \u201cMafa Mafa\u201d is their take on the zanku vibe popularized by Naira Marley and Zlatan Ibile. The visuals by Director Q mirrors the high energy of the song showing the artists having a good time on set, doing what Pop stars do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reekado Banks ft. Parker Ighile \u2013 Options&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Reekado Banks &amp; Parker Ighile - Options (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-G12XzzLEF8?feature=oembed&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In April, Reekado Banks and London-born artist\/producer of Nigerian descent Parker Ighile combined forces for \u201cOptions,\u201d a mid tempo bop. For its video, Reekado Banks takes to the beach, cruising with beautiful women, embodying the song\u2019s theme of being love struck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Terri \u2013 Ojoro&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Terri - Ojoro (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WmfOooKjxqU?feature=oembed&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Terri, who recently put out his anticipated tape<em> Afro Series<\/em>, had already shot and released visuals for \u201cOjoro,\u201d the lead single off his debut project. Directed by Loups Garous Films, the video rolls like a short film, setting a cinematic thrill and etching the idea of dangerous love into its narrative.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dremo ft. Davido \u2013 Mabel&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Dremo - Mabel (Official Video) ft. Davido\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EYmgDfFsPE4?feature=oembed&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In April, the DMW signed Nigerian rapper released his tape Codename Vol. 2, much to the acclaim of listeners. \u201cMabel,\u201d a sunny love track featuring label boss Davido, was set to become its breakout hit. Shot by Director Q, the video plays to the trope of beautiful women waking up to life\u2019s pleasures; however, the opulence on display, and its natural fit produces a great effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Samzy ft. Rema \u2013 Red Dots&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Samzy - Red Dots (feat. Rema) [Official Music Video]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S6u_DPrODEA?feature=oembed&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Edo-born Dallas-based artist Samzy, only recently, shot visuals for \u201cRed Dots,\u201d in collaboration with the phenomenal Rema. Over a psychedelic Trap production, both artists float with menacing lyrics detailing their life. The video, directed by Patrick Elis and shot on location in Dallas and LA, features both artists in dreamy scenes: on a rooftop, a dimly-lit room&#8230; \u201cRed Dots\u201d is the first single off Samzy\u2019s forthcoming project,&nbsp; <em>Trendsetter<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Davolee x Masterkraft x Jaido P \u2013 G. O&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Davolee X MasterKraft X Jaido P - G&#039;O (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yMm5DOEkVII?feature=oembed&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The thumping Masterkraft production provides the perfect mood for Davolee, who just put out the excellent <em>Festival Bar<\/em> EP, and Jaido P to show off their rap skills. 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