- Notable Nigerian artistes aside from singing have also put their music video-directing skills to use
- Recently Wizkid made his music video directorial debut receiving mixed reactions
- Following this, TheRadar spotlighted 5 popular Afrobeats artistes who have self-directed their music videos
Singing and music video directing may be different professions but some Afrobeats stars have worn both hats on their project.
Aside from their vocal artistry, these Afrobeats stars have also projected their music video direction to explore other creative sides of themselves.
Wizkid recently left fans in a frenzy after his much-anticipated music video for Kese (Dance) dropped.
Many expected a notable music director to have directed the video as it was the usual especially in the Nigerian music space.
However, Wizkid, with his Kese (Dance) music video made his directorial debut, showing fans a role they never knew he could do.
Following this, TheRadar curated spotlighted Wizkid’s self directed Kese (Dance) and other videos directed by Afrobeats stars.
5 music videos directed by Afrobeats singers
- Wizkid — Kese (Dance) — 2025
Last week, Nigerian singer Wizkid made a surprising directorial debut being behind the creative direction of his music video for Kese (Dance).
The video unfold across three settings — dimly lit theatre, a lively house party and an art gallery with black beautiful models. The video currently has over 1.6 million views and counting on YouTube.
- Adekunle Gold — Obimo — 2025
Afrobeats and pop singer Adekunle Gold also showed off his music video directing skills on his first single of 2025, Obimo.
The visualiser of his anticipated song Obimo on YouTube saw Adekunle Gold among the production as a director. The song made specially for Valentine's Day captured real-life lovers particularly American artiste Tobe Nwigwe and his wife Martica ‘Fat’ Nwigwe.
- Tems — Me and U — 2024
Singer Temilade Openiyi known as Tems directed the music video of her song Me and U in 2024. The video direction follows an introspective creative approach. The main setting was around water — the beach.
- Rema — Charm —2022
Rema has also directed his music video Charm alongside Perliks & Folarin Oludare. The 2022 song of his Rave & Roses album captures visuals that reflect his lyrics and energy.
- Ayra Starr — Bloody Samaritan — 2021
The music video of Ayra Starr’s smash hit Bloody Samaritan was directed by her under Mavin Records. The video features a cross-section of Gen Z fashion and style from the singer. The setting was mostly in an empty white building with dancing and vibes.
10 best surprise on-stage appearances of Wizkid
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid, has severally left fans stunned with his surprise appearances to support fellow artistes on stage.
Following this, TheRadar spotlighted Wizkid’s 10 best surprise performances on stage in support of fellow artistes in the Nigerian music scene.
