The official music video for the remix by the legendary Nigerian duo P-Square , featuring American rapper Rick Ross
Directed by (a godfather of African music videos), the visual for "Beautiful Onyinye" is shot in a washed-out, expensive-looking sepia tone. Unlike the green screen disasters of the era, this video features real locations: a private jet hangar, a multimillion-dollar Lagos mansion, and a fleet of exotic cars. Watching the video, you see the definition of "Better Life." The audio tells you she is beautiful; the video shows you the Porsche Panamera you need to buy her.
Many fans and critics argue that the remix is "better" or more impactful than the original because of how it integrated Rick Ross's distinct style into the Afropop rhythm. P-Square - Beautiful Onyinye (official Video) ft. Rick Ross psquare beautiful onyinye official video ft rick ross better
The screen flashes gold. Not yellow, not amber—. Psquare’s twin voices, Peter and Paul, glide over a log drum pattern as the camera drifts across a yacht deck. Then, the hook: “Onyinye, you’re beautiful…” But wait—a low, guttural ad-lib slices through: “MMG. Boss.”
He felt defeated.
Unlike many forced collaborations, Rick Ross felt integrated into the track. His signature "M-M-M-Maybach Music" drop and laid-back verse added a layer of luxury rap that complemented the twins’ soulful harmonies perfectly. 3. Fashion and Style
The traffic began to move. Emeka put the car in gear, a new fire lit within him. He reversed his earlier defeatist thought. He wasn't going to give up. He was going to refine his craft. He was going to shoot videos that honored his culture but demanded international respect, just like the Beautiful Onyinye video had done. "Beautiful Onyinye" The official music video for the
, signaling the group's global industry connections at the time. Rick Ross's Contribution:
It paved the way for future massive collaborations like Wizkid and Drake or Davido and Chris Brown. Key Stats & Facts Release Year: 2012 Director: Jude "Engees" Okoye Setting: Miami, Florida Many fans and critics argue that the remix
