Davido Brings Yoruba Culture to the Forefront in the “B4 B4” Video Featuring Mayorkun & Fola

Davido Honors His Roots in Stunning “B4 B4” Visual with Mayorkun and Fola

Davido continues his victory lap for Oriadé with a visually arresting music video for “B4 B4,” a standout collaboration featuring Mayorkun and rising star Fola. The video doesn’t just complement the song—it transforms it into a full-blown celebration of Yoruba heritage, ancestry, and the journey that brought OBO to his throne.

Released last July, Oriadé—which translates to “the crowned head” or destiny in Yoruba—marks 15 years of Davido’s dominance in Afrobeats. The 13-track album features heavyweight collaborators like Black Sherif, Aya Nakamura, Leon Thomas, and Llona, but “B4 B4” holds its own as a centerpiece meditation on gratitude and transformation. Directed by Perliks Definition and brought to life by Nouvelle Films, the video transports viewers to a sun-drenched world where tradition pulses through every frame. Opening in a courtyard framed by brick walls, the scenes are alive with women draped in indigo Adire textiles grinding peppers in wooden mortars while traditional drummers and dancers animate the background. The visual journey moves seamlessly into palatial settings decorated with clay walls, woven mats, and vibrant hanging fabrics—each element reinforcing the song’s message of remembering where you came from.

Davido commands the screen in an oversized blue-and-white tie-dye ensemble, while Mayorkun brings sleek sophistication in a black suit layered with a textured green jacket. Fola’s presence adds fresh energy to the chemistry between the longtime collaborators. From the Adire workshops to the regal palace aesthetics, every detail feels intentional, marrying high fashion with cultural authenticity. It’s more than a music video—it’s a visual thesis on legacy, identity, and keeping your culture close even as you conquer the world.

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