Highlife Legend, Bright Chimezie and Nigerian Super star, Davido
By JOY ADARA, Abuja-
Nigerian superstar Davido has released the music video for his chart-topping collaboration with Omah Lay, “With You,” featuring a surprise cameo by highlife legend Bright Chimezie.
The video, directed by Dammy Twitch and shot in Lagos, has surpassed one million views in just over 24 hours.
Chimezie’s appearance in the video is a heartfelt nod to the past, with the 70s and 80s highlife pioneer vibing to the track and performing his signature dance moves.
“The latest hit I just did with Omah Lay, I used inspiration from your song, Because of English,” Davido told Chimezie in a viral FaceTime exchange.
The video features scenes of youthful revelry, with Davido and Omah Lay at the center of a celebratory, party-like setting. Chimezie’s cameo is a moment of cultural continuity, as he mimics Davido’s dance steps in a heartwarming scene.
Cubana Chief Priest also makes a brief appearance.
