Davido has unveiled the visuals for “10 Kilo”, a track from his April album “5IVE” — and it’s every bit as playful, stylish, and bold as the music.

“Ọrọbọ ten kilo” is Davido’s affectionate nod to a voluptuous, stunning woman, and the music video, directed by Director Pink, brings that vision to the screen. It opens with beautiful, curvy women taking centre stage, strutting down what feels like their own runway. Camera flashes pop, fabrics flow, and every step showcases their style and confidence, all while Davido’s lyrics offer unfiltered praise.

The song is an Afrobeats ode to being completely captivated by someone. The kind of attraction that makes concentration impossible, loosens the purse strings, and inspires unapologetic devotion. With its vibrant look, fashion-forward moments, and Davido’s signature charm, “10 Kilo” manages to feel like both a celebration and a confession.

Davido and Director Pink have crafted a visual that makes admiration impossible to miss.

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The imagery of Afrobeats is massively influenced by music video directors, who curate an artist’s visual brand and consequently, their representation in the minds of the audience. Music videos have always been important, and even in the presence of several new media forms, its relevance remains visible, as clearly seen in the work of Director Pink, who has been a frontrunner in the scene over the past half-decade.

On the latest edition of Afrobeats Intelligence, we get an intimate look into the world of visuals through the experienced perspective of Pink. The episode begins with host Joey Akan asking where she finds the intersection between what goes into her ear and what people should see. “You hear some songs and it’s really hard — it’s getting harder sometimes — to really pick out what you would want to represent visually,” she says, “but most times when I get a song, I always analyze a few things; what’s the song talking about, how I research about the artist as well, then I also brainstorm on what the song actually needs to push it. So I have to boost the song with the video; it’s also important”.

Pink admits that she enjoys visualizing new artists, since music videos must have some continuity across different songs. The intricacies of visually representing an artist come to the fore, as the director reveals the tools of character-building: the mood associated with an artist, the lighting choices, the progression of scenes. She says: “I always ask some questions, ‘what’s your vibe like?’ ‘What kind of artists do you listen to?’ Some of them are also taking over very old artists that have left a legacy, some of them want to follow those footsteps. It’s more like trying to understand and know the artist deeply, and actually try to bring that out.”

From the sound to fashion to image, the episode reveals all the many considerations the video director must influence. Her work with Chike comes to mind, as she’s largely curated his perception as a warm loverboy, their creative partnership beginning from the Simi-featured remix of “Running.” Between the vivacious frames of “Egwu” and the melancholic symbolism of “Man Not God,” we see a director attuned to the work of their client, sharing the creative process with as much gusto.

In this conversation, Pink is eloquent and inspirational, revealing the stories and techniques that have shaped her career. Now in her mid-20s, she’s been on the journey for about a decade, surmounting several challenges to rise towards the zenith of her craft. “It was just making images,” she says about the initial appeal of music videos. “The fact that you’re able to do anything in just three minutes. It’s not like a film where you’d probably stick to a particular story, and you can go outside the box a bit, but you don’t really have that much leverage. With music videos, you can do a million and one things.”

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In the mood for some praise jam? Mercy Chinwo has got you with a brand-new single, “When You Say A Thing”, and what’s more, it comes with a music video that might just leave you a little teary-eyed, in a good way.

In this latest release, Mercy Chinwo delivers a soul-stirring message about the power of God’s word. The song is anchored in the belief that when God speaks, things shift. She calls Him Ekueme, the One who fulfils His promises, and with each lyric, she drives home a sense of divine certainty and hope.

The video, directed by Director Pink, opens with Mercy singing with conviction as emotional scenes unfold around her. A young boy plays guitar in the rain, a man grapples with unemployment, and a woman without shelter takes refuge under a roadside shed. All of them are caught in moments of hardship and silence. But then, something shifts. Each of them stares into a mirror and sees a new version of themselves: the boy dressed in a school uniform, the man in better clothes embracing a loved one, and the woman walking into a new home.

“When You Say A Thing” blends Mercy Chinwo’s uplifting sound with powerful storytelling. It is a visual and musical reminder that no matter how hard things get, there is always a promise worth holding on to.

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