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10 Most Viewed Nigerian Music Videos On YouTube
Nigerian Music Videos have
come a long way from the bare bone productions that were common in the late 90s to early 2000s. Videos are now as important as the songs in reaching new markets. The plethora of music video channels available on satellite televisions have not stopped the exponential growth in viewership of these videos on YouTube.
A sizeable number of views come from the diaspora. Audiences are visibly eager to see the visuals representing their culture and showcasing the latest dance steps. According to a recent report by TECHCAB posted in the social media, here are the ten most viewed Nigerian music videos on-line. The figures are based on You Tube a view which is currently the most popular video platform on the planet.
P-Square “Personally” – 45, 961, 238 views “personally” stand out as the most viewed Nigerian music video on You Tube. The video is a glowing tribute to Michael Jackson, which was acknowledged by Michael Jackson’s brother, Jermaine.
The P-Square duo re-enacted dance steps made iconic by the King of Pop, the music video was shot and directed by their brother and long time collaborator, Jude Engees Okoye and Clarence Peters.
D’Banj “Oliver Twist” – 33,869,369 views. D’Banj’s 2012 summer release “Oliver Twist” is arguably the biggest hit of his career. The song scored tremendous air play within and outside Africa, most notable, United Kingdom (UK). The video features cameo appearances from American rappers, Kanye West and big Sean among others.
Oliver Twist’s video which was directed by Sean Ogunro won an award for the most gifted video of the year at the 2012 channel O’ Music Video Awards.
P-Square “Chop My Money” FT Akon & MAY D – 26, 103, 687 views
After signing a partnership deal with Akon (CONVICT), P-Square recorded “Chop my Money” with Akon and their then protégé May D. The video was released in 2013 at the time when Nigerians were skeptical about collaborations with their western counterparts. No such worries were necessary, as both the song and the video showed off the chemistry between P-Square, May D and Akon. It also featured a little signature dance which all four stars pulled up with ease. The video was directed by Jude Engees Okoye and Ben Mark.
Timaya “BUM-BUM” (REMIX) FT SEAN PAUL 25, 680, 011 views
Timaya’s dance hall smash hit, “Bum-Bum” got even better when he shot a video for the remix featuring International dance hall star, Sean Paul, released in 2014, “Bum-Bum” was shot in 2014, it was shot by US based shooter films. The video features ladies living up to the Iyrics of the song by shaking their derriere totally NSFW.
P-Square FT Rickross; “Beautiful Onyinye” 23, 135, 433 views
Here is the third time P-Square is cropping up on this list and more so, each music video has had the influence of an International act. This time, it was Rick Ross on a rap verse, “Beautiful Onyinye” came after “chop my money’ and it clearly showed that P-square was rolling in the prologue. The video was shot in 2012 partly in Miami and South Africa by Jude Engees Okoye.
Yemi Alade “Jonny” – 21, 926, 872 views
Johnny was and is still a smash hit across Africa. Yemi Alade is the only female act in the top ten list. The video released in 2014 features Nigerian comedian, Bovi, who was the host of an investigative TV show similar to the American show ‘cheaters’. The video was directed by Clarence Peters.
Davido’s ‘Aye’ – 21, 583, 446 views
Davido’s “Aye” was a massive success in Nigeria, directed by Clarence Peters. The video was released in 2014 and became the most watched music YouTube video in Nigeria community.
P-square “Shekini” 14, 210, 001 views
The Okoye twin brothers are Africa’s foremost dancers and this video is an Ode to that which they love to do most, from “cha-cha” to street dance, dirty dancing to Mj inspired branch offs, plus some other yet to be named new moves.
The song itself is a fast paced, energetic anthem that P-square matched beat for beat with Zesty dance routines in the 2014 Clarence Peters’ video which quickly out ranked many others to claim the 8th position on the list.
J. Martins FT DJ Arafat “Touching Body” 14, 033, 301 views
J. Martins hit, “Touching body” earned its way onto the 9th spot on this list. The music was released in 2013, the matt max directed video is star studded and features Ivorian disc Jockey, DJ Arafat as well as cameo appearances from the brothers Ikechukwu and Kalu Uche of the Super Eagles.
Davido “Gobe”, 13, 729, 492 views
Davido is seen in the video trying to impress a kingpin’s girl. The event played out naturally and Romeo got a good beating for his efforts. The video garnered such nominations as most gifted afro pop extra video at the 2013 Nigeria Music Video Award (NMCA).
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World Music Day: Alliance Française Port Harcourt Showcases Talents

The Garden City of Rivers State Port Harcourt at the weekend joined other parts of the world to celebrate the World Music Day, 2025, as Alliance Française showcases talents.
The event which is internationally known as Fête de la musique was held at cultural hall of the Alliance Française was a remarkable concert with memorable experience.
The event brought together music lovers, students, Artistes and members of the community For an exciting evening live performances and cultural exchange.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the world Music Day, which was created 1982 in France by the then Minister of culture, Jack Lang, ‘ Fête de la Musique’ is now celebrated in more than 100 countries every 21st June, marking the first day of summer with free concerts and musical showcases in public spaces.
In Port Harcourt, the Alliance Française honoured the tradition by spotlighting four(4) emerging artistes offering a platform to young talents shaping the city’s contemporary scene.
The audience enjoyed an unforgettable moments as they were entertained by the powerful performances from Preach A, who is known for blending fitness culture with spoken words and rhythm.
Also, artiste Emmayany delivering a vibrant fusion of afrobeat and afro pop. A singer, song writer and a performing artiste with a distinct sound.
Others were Amarachy Uko, a sensational singer with passion for soul , R&B, pop music and afrobeat.
While DJ Prospel closed the night with an energetic DJ set that got the entire hall dancing.
Earlier, the Director, Alliance Française, Port Harcourt Mrs Marina Lacal high lighted the mission of the Alliance Française saying that the event was more than a concert.
According to her, the event was put together by the Alliance Française to promote cultural diversity and foster artistic expression by connecting a long standing French tradition with creativity of the local music scene, adding that the event offerers an avenue for dialogue between culture and generations.
She stated that the event is used to promote professional and bring amateur artistes to limelight via the platform of the Alliance Française which is aimed at promoting the French Language through cultural heritage.
She explained that the celebration is also a broader series of Fête de la musique activities organized by the 10 Alliance Française across Nigeria in sync with concerts held in France and around the world simultaneously.
She further noted that the occasion reaffirms the role of Alliance Française as a cultural bridge, one where French heritage meets the pulses of Nigerian youth.
It would be recalled that no fewer than 19 artistes applied to perform at the event in Port Harcourt, but only four got approval for appearance.
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PMAN Set To Implement Performance Levy ‘Tomorrow

The Governor of the Performing Musicians Employer’s Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Rivers State chapter, Comrade Moses Mabadeje popularly known as Mozy B said that the body has announced plans to implement performance Levy on artistes in the state with effect from 21st June.
This was carried in a statement released to The Tide Entertainment, yesterday by the Deputy Governor of the association, Comrade Abiye Howells.
According to the Governor, the announcement was made by PMAN, the only governing body that regulates the music profession in Nigeria, as authorized by the Government of Nigeria, in line with the Trade Union Act.
He stated that those affected by the Levy include (Non members)bands, groups, Hotels, Bars, lounges, Event Centres, show organizers, promoters and other stakeholders hosting events which feature live music performances within the State.
However, the Levy does not apply to members of the Performing Musicians Employer’s Association of Nigeria. (PMAN).
Comrade Moses Mabadeje, explained that this drive is aimed at financing the association and supporting the welfare and interest of musicians as outlined in Article 8 of the PMAN constitution as amended (2023). Consequently, a PMAN task force has been set up to enforce and swing into action to effect this move.
He further said that event organizers, promoters and owners of event centers are expected to comply with this regulation as the Governor has urged stakeholders to collaborate with the association to ensure the successful implementation of the levy and the peaceful co-existence between PMAN and Stockholders.
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“French Up Your Career” PH, 2025 :Consul General Of France Harps On Proficiency In French

The Consul, General of France in Nigeria, Laurent Favier has encouraged French Learners to improve their skills on the language, as there are lots of opportunities up for grabs on the job market with fluency in French Language, saying that there are many other career paths which are often less well known to learners of French.
Participants at the “French Up Your Career” event held in Port Harcourt.
Favier who disclosed this during the just concluded third edition of the seminar tagged “French Up Your Career” organized by Alliance
Française, Port Harcourt explained that learning French doesn’t mean adding a language to your resume. It rather provides learners with new opportunities. Irrespective of their area of interest, be it diplomatic and International relations, international development, translation and Interpretation or journalism.
According to the Consul General, it was important to create awareness for young Nigerians in Port Harcourt who desire to have better understanding of how been fluent in French can create diverse career opportunities for users of the languages in Nigeria and the world at large, emphasizing that proficiency in French could possibly make learner a bridge between Nigeria and fast-developing regions.
“You previously heard this morning about how you can improve your French skills. This afternoon you will discover how being fluent in French can provide a significant edge on the job market and lead to professional careers that you may not have even considered before,”
“This event comes at the right time, as it launches the celebration of the richness and diversity of French-speaking cultures, which will mobilize us for more than a month throughout Nigeria and alongside other French-speaking countries,” Favier added.
He further highlighted that French is spoken by over 300 million people across the world, saying that, it’s one of the official languages of the United Nations, the European Union, and the African Union.
“There are many neighbouring African countries to Nigeria ,who have French as one of their primary languages of communication including Cameroon, Chad, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. So, what does this mean for you as students here in Nigeria?” He asked
“These sectors in which the French Embassy is often mobilized are the business and marketing field for example, as French is often the preferred language in many multinational companies, particularly those in the energy, oil and telecommunications sectors. I’m thinking as well in technology and IT,” he said
He noted that French-speaking countries in Africa are investing heavily in tech, innovation, and infrastructure, revealing that companies in Tech are looking for bilingual professionals to assist with software localization, customer support, and managing projects in French-speaking regions.
“The French embassy is not only mobilized to help learners discover promising sectors. We are also providing our support and expertise in
training teachers and optimizing university programs,” he summed up
Also, the linguistics cooperation attaché, French Embassy in Nigeria, Magaly Losange, who also gave a lecture at the seminar, in an interview with Newsmen said that the main purpose of the seminar was to be more informative and supportive to those who want to make a skill out of French Language,saying that as the linguistics cooperation attaché of the French Embassy it is her duty to promote French language through culture.
She cited traditional stereotypes as a major challenge affecting the growth and development of French in Nigeria, as school, teachers at the primary and secondary level in most cases teach French using the traditional way, where students learn French, but could not put words and grammar together as a skill for communicate.
“French is important. I don’t see French as colonization, l see French as a key to embrace globalization, l hope that learners will be inspired and ready to embrace the global village,” Losange said.
She however said that the French Embassy is working to ensure that equipments to facilitate the learning of French is put in place to enable learners improve their skills fast, which in two to three years learners should be able to communicate with French, advising learners to be intentional with learning the language, through social media and other workable devices to advance their skills for certification and better opportunities.
Highlight of the event which had about 250 participants in attendance was the eloquence award ceremony where students were awarded for their eloquence in French language by the Director, Alliance Française Port Harcourt, Mrs.Marina Lacal alongside the Linguistics cooperation attaché of the French Embassy in Nigeria, Magaly Losange.
After two edition of the seminar it was the turn of the Alliance Française, Port Harcourt to host the Third edition.
It would be recalled that the first edition of ” “French Up Your Career” event was organized at the Alliance Française Lagos on October 23, the second one at UNILAG on November 24, 2024 respectfully.