Watch Yemi Alade and Don Jazzy Serve Love, Laughter & Plenty of Drama in “Ala Bekee”

Yemi Alade and Don Jazzy Turn Pre-Wedding Chaos Into Pure Comedy Gold with “Ala Bekee”

Leave it to Yemi Alade and Don Jazzy to transform a simple pre-wedding photoshoot into an all-out war of egos and camera angles. The Nigerian superstars have dropped the visual for “Ala Bekee,” and it’s serving up everything we love about Afropop—romance, humor, and that unmistakable Nigerian wedding energy that turns every ceremony into a full production.

The track itself is a love letter to forever partnerships, with Yemi’s signature vocals painting pictures of enduring commitment while Don Jazzy adds his blessing-filled verses about prosperity and jet-setting adventures. “Ala Bekee”—which translates from Igbo as a nod to foreign lands or overseas living—cleverly weaves honeymoon fantasies (Maldives, anyone?) with cheeky references to the joys and blessings that follow matrimony. It’s the kind of song that feels right at home on a Nigerian wedding playlist, balancing heartfelt sentiment with playful celebration.

But the real magic happens in the music video, where Nollywood favorites Destiny Etiko and Nosa Rex portray an engaged couple searching for the perfect photographer. Enter Yemi and Don Jazzy, both vying for the gig with the winner securing the rights to shoot the main wedding. What follows is deliciously petty: subtle sabotage, over-the-top creative direction, and two music legends refusing to back down. The video leans heavily into Igbo wedding traditions, featuring stunning traditional attire and cultural touches that ground the comedy in authentic celebration. Between the elaborate setups and behind-the-scenes scheming, “Ala Bekee” proves that sometimes the best love stories are the ones told with a wink and a laugh.

As Yemi Alade gears up to release her seventh studio album, It’s Yemi Alade, on September 11, 2026, this playful collaboration with Don Jazzy signals an artist fully embracing joy and cultural pride in her new era.

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