Nigerian singer Yemi Alade has released the official music video for her song titled Ala Bekee. The track features legendary music producer and singer Don Jazzy. The video was released under Effyzzie Music Group and showcases a colourful wedding celebration filled with joy and style.
Key Takeaways
- Yemi Alade released the official music video for Ala Bekee featuring Don Jazzy.
- The video was directed by Clarence Peters and stars Destiny Etiko alongside Nosa Rex.
- The story centres on a wedding celebration with guest appearances from Sheggz Olusemo, Neo Akpofure, and Liquorose.
The music video was directed by famous Nigerian video director Clarence Peters. It tells a beautiful story centered on a traditional wedding event. Popular Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko stars as the bride, while actor Nosa Rex acts as the groom in the visual story.
Other famous stars also make an appearance in the wedding crew. The bridesmaids include Big Brother Naija star Liquorose (Roseline Afije), Daala Oruwari, Jennifer Onyekwelu, Rankin Magdalene, and Kimberly Aminobi. The groomsmen feature popular personalities like Sheggz Olusemo, Neo Akpofure, Clinton Joshua, Sebastian Sunday, and Itafo Sefia.
The fashion in the video stands out with traditional African wedding outfits. Fashion stylist Shitta Athena Prisca handled the styling, while Patrick Slim designed the male clothes and Abidemi Adiamoh designed the female outfits. Hair styling was handled by Chinwe Lilian Uwakwe, with makeup by Fatimah Damilola Aminu and Olaleye Oladimeji.
In the song, Yemi Alade sings about choosing her lover over and over again. She sings about catching the bouquet and getting ready for a honeymoon in the Maldives. Just like music fans enjoy major hits such as Big Performer by Blaqbonez, this new track brings great energy to parties and celebrations across Africa.
Yemi Alade expresses her sweet feelings in the chorus:
“I go choose you all over and over. This love nah forever, baby nah you or never.”
Don Jazzy adds his unique vocals to the track with words of prayer and wishes of wealth for the couple. He sings about money filling their truck, buying luxury cars like Ferrari and Lambo, and traveling the world to Monaco and Toronto while praying for safety against enemies.
Don Jazzy delivers his lines on the beat:
“Everybody dem go sabi us. Plenty money go full the hilux. But enemies dem no go see us. I pray in the name of Obara Jesus.”
Collaborations like this continue to lift African music on the global stage, similar to international releases such as Bando by Angélique Kidjo ft. Pharrell Williams and Quavo. Yemi Alade and Don Jazzy have created a complete anthem that will be played at weddings for a very long time.
This release marks another strong moment for Effyzzie Music Group as Yemi Alade keeps giving her fans top visual content. Her chemistry with Don Jazzy on screen and in the studio shows why both artists remain top figures in the Nigerian music industry.
