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Once upon a time, Nigerian music videos were best enjoyed on scratched DVDs from Alaba International Market. Fast forward to today \u2014 artistes like Davido are pulling in <\/span>100 million+ views<\/span> on YouTube with visuals that rival international productions.<\/span><\/p>\n

The journey from grainy visuals to cinematic masterpieces has been nothing short of remarkable. Let\u2019s take a fun and insightful trip down memory lane to see how Nigerian music videos have evolved.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Alaba Era: Hustle and Street Love<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Before streaming platforms took over, Alaba was king. Located in Lagos, Alaba International Market wasn\u2019t just a place \u2014 it was <\/span>the<\/span> music and video distribution hub in Nigeria. CDs and DVDs were duplicated in bulk and sold across the country, often with music videos bundled in.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recall the early videos of <\/span>Tony Tetuila<\/span>, Styl Plus or <\/span>Ruggedman<\/span>? Shot on tight budgets, with minimal locations which was usually limited to a rented house, beach, or parking lot, these videos were raw and honest. They didn\u2019t need to travel to a \u2018perfect\u2019 location to shoot their videos. Even a sitting room was enough. <\/span><\/p>\n

Directors like <\/span>DJ Tee<\/span> and <\/span>Clarence Peters<\/span> began to build their reputations in this era, injecting creativity even when the tools were limited.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once a BBC camera man, DJ Tee\u2019s entry into Nigeria\u2019s music industry spiked the music video quality and for a period he was at the helm of most major productions. Shank\u2019s Julie, DJ Jimmy Jatt\u2019s Stylee, Olu Maintain\u2019s Yahoozee and Ikechukwu\u2019s U Know My P are some of the works.<\/span><\/p>\n

In recent times DJ Tee has been inactive and arguably, his last major work was Olamide\u2019s Eni Duro video in 2010. Since his inaactivity, Clarence Peters, once under Tee\u2019s tutelage, began reigning as video director.<\/span><\/p>\n

MTV Base & Channel O: Leveling Up the Game<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"By mid-2000s, MTV Base and Channel O gave Nigerian artistes a platform to compete with global acts. Suddenly, visuals mattered more.<\/span><\/p>\n

P-Square\u2019s<\/span> Do Me<\/span><\/em> (2007)<\/em> was a game-changer. It was colourful, had high energy, better choreography and set design. \"\"Around the same time, <\/span>D\u2019banj<\/span> and <\/span>Don Jazzy<\/span> dropped <\/span>Why Me<\/span><\/em>,<\/em> introducing a playful, narrative-driven style that won fans across Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n

With music channels now airing across the continent, there was a shift: artistes began investing more in video quality to match the exposure.<\/span><\/p>\n

YouTube & the Streaming Era: The Global Stage<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Then came the YouTube wave \u2014 and everything changed.
\n<\/span>In the 2010s, artistes realized they could reach fans <\/span>directly<\/span>, no middleman needed. Suddenly, a video could trend in Lagos, London, and Los Angeles at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Davido<\/span> made his mark with <\/span>Back When<\/span><\/em> (2011<\/em>). Directed by Clarence Peters, the video was young, vibrant, and polished and it marked Davido\u2019s arrival as a new-generation hitmaker.\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Wizkid\u2019s<\/span> Come Closer<\/span><\/em> feat Drake in 2017 wasn\u2019t just a video, it was a cultural moment. It was stylish, internationally appealing and sleekly shot. It was proof that Nigerian pop had become global.\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Burna Boy<\/span>, too, brought cinematic storytelling with <\/span>Ye<\/span><\/em>, and later, his Grammy-nominated <\/span>Anybody<\/span><\/em>. His visuals felt like short films \u2014 moody, stylish, and rich in culture.<\/span><\/p>\n

And of course <\/span>Tems<\/span> in Wizkid\u2019s <\/span>Essence<\/span><\/em>. The vibe,\u00a0 <\/span>colour and minimalism amongst others, made it a global hit that proved simplicity, paired with strong aesthetics, could win big.<\/span><\/p>\n

Directors Became Celebs Too<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"With better budgets came bolder directors. Names like <\/span>TG Omori<\/span>, <\/span><\/a>Meji Alabi<\/span>, and <\/span>Director K<\/span> now have distinct styles and massive fan bases of their own. To mention a few, TG Omori\u2019s <\/span>Soapy<\/span><\/em> by Naira Marley was edgy, controversial, and visually arresting. Meji Alabi\u2019s <\/span>Ginger<\/span><\/em> by Wizkid and Burna Boy oozed class and cultural richness, while Director K\u2019s <\/span>Calm Down<\/span><\/em> by Rema became a global sensation, helping the original song cross 600 million views and the remix, 1 billion views on YouTube. <\/span><\/p>\n

The TikTok Influence & DIY Generation<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

When we thought we had seen it all, we began to witness another shift. In the sense that not all hits need million-Naira videos anymore. With platforms like TikTok and Instagram, a catchy hook and viral dance challenge can launch a song.<\/span><\/p>\n

Artists like <\/span>Shallipopi<\/span>, <\/span>Odumodublvck<\/span>, and <\/span>Seyi Vibez<\/span> have built massive followings with DIY vibes and street-style aesthetics.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusively, Nigerian music videos have gone from neighborhood screens to global premieres. With platforms like YouTube Shorts and Apple Music featuring Afrobeats more prominently, the future is limitless.<\/span><\/p>\n

As storytelling evolves and technology improves, one thing remains clear: Nigerian artists and directors will continue setting trends, not following them.<\/span><\/p>\n

From Alaba to YouTube, the journey has been wild, but it\u2019s obvious we\u2019re just getting started.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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