The official music video for "Beautiful Onyinye" by Nigerian duo P-Square, featuring American rapper , was released on June 12, 2012
PSquare's Performance: A Showcase of Their Talent
The official video received critical acclaim within the industry and was nominated for both Best Afro Pop Video of the Year 2012 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) Afrobeats collaborations from that era, or are you looking for the full lyrics to the remix? psquare beautiful onyinye official video ft rick ross better
Star Power: It proved African artists could hold their own with US A-listers. Why the Official Video Stands Out
Directed by Clarence Peters (a godfather of African music videos), the visual for "Beautiful Onyinye" is shot in a washed-out, expensive-looking sepia tone. Unlike the green screen disasters of the era, this video features real locations: a private jet hangar, a multimillion-dollar Lagos mansion, and a fleet of exotic cars. Watching the video, you see the definition of "Better Life." The audio tells you she is beautiful; the video shows you the Porsche Panamera you need to buy her. The official music video for "Beautiful Onyinye" by
International Collaboration: The remix was sparked after Rick Ross met P-Square at a studio while they were with Akon. Ross admired the song's "soulful feel" and was encouraged by Akon to collaborate with the twins.
“Beautiful Onyinye” illustrates how melodic African pop can interlock with U.S. hip-hop to create music that appeals to multiple markets. It showcases Psquare’s strengths—melody, harmony and performance—while using a high-profile feature to accelerate global exposure, a model many African artists have since followed. The Cinematography of Wealth Directed by Clarence Peters
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