5 New Music Videos You Should Be Watching This Week

Five Essential Afrobeats Music Videos Demanding Your Attention Right Now

The best music videos don’t just show you the song—they reshape your entire relationship with it. They transform sound into story, rhythm into narrative, and melody into memory. This week’s crop of Afrobeats visuals does exactly that, with five Nigerian artists delivering everything from tender romance to club-ready energy. Here’s what you need to be streaming.

Adekunle Gold ft Simi — “Blue Fire”

When two artists share both a mic and a marriage, the chemistry becomes undeniable. “Blue Fire” captures Adekunle Gold and Simi in their element—intimate, effortless, and deeply connected. The visual unfolds in carefully lit spaces that feel lived-in rather than staged, matching the song’s blend of Afrobeats, R&B, and Fuji percussion crafted by producers Kdagreat, Seyifunmi, and Kel-P. There’s a restraint here that speaks volumes, proving that sometimes the quietest moments land the hardest.

Davido ft NO11 — “Gimme Dat Ting”

Released on July 17, 2026, as the final preview of Davido’s Oriadé album, “Gimme Dat Ting” is pure celebration packaged in Amapiano-influenced sound. Director Maikell captures OBO surrounded by luxury vehicles, pristine golf greens, and electric nightlife scenes, all punctuated by synchronized choreography that pulses with collective joy. This isn’t about plot—it’s about vibes, movement, and the unifying power of rhythm. Davido knows exactly what kind of energy he’s serving, and delivers it without apology.

Victony — “Slick”

Drenched in neon blues and greens, the “Slick” visual is all atmosphere. Victony commands the frame in two striking looks—first shirtless with a leather baseball cap and heavy silver chain, then in a white graphic tank—while dancers in chainmail tops and black heels move through pole choreography amid scattered bills. The entire aesthetic mirrors the track’s confident, unhurried flow. This is Victony fully in control of his image, creating a world where swagger needs no explanation.

Fave — “Dance”

Fave strips everything down for “Dance,” opting for intimacy over spectacle. Shot almost entirely in extreme close-up, she stares directly into the lens wearing platinum blonde curls, gem-studded nails, and a meticulous row of rhinestones above her brows. The visual alternates between these intense performance shots and black screens displaying the song title in silver glitter typography. It’s minimal by design, letting Fave’s presence do all the talking. Sometimes the most powerful statement is the simplest one.

BNXN ft Sarz — “Emotional High”

Save the most emotionally resonant for last. Directed by Khufu Najee and filmed across Lagos, “Emotional High” weaves a heartbreaking story of loss and memory. The narrative follows a man reconstructing the presence of a woman who’s no longer there, using flashbacks of ordinary beautiful moments that gain devastating weight against her absence. Rather than relying on elaborate sets, the video trusts quiet, intimate frames to carry the emotional truth. This one demands your full attention and a moment to sit with what it’s saying about love and loss.

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