With Covid-19 shutting down every industry that has something to do with human to human contacts, entertainment industry looked like the most hit as artists remained at home with nothing to do.
However, some artistes who were already working on something still moved on to have their contents released. With comedians using the opportunity to flood the internet with video skits, artistes were not left behind in it.
While there are lots of videos out there from Imo State especially, there are just few of them that you cannot help but say, these are the best.
Please note that the ordering of the videos does not reflect their importance.
1. 5 REASONS TO BLOW BY UC FLAMEZ
There was much talk about the video as many did not understand it from the title. Some saw the titled as a seminar topic, but to their disappointment and amusement, it turned out to be a song.
UC Flamez did not fail on his delivery again, he has never failed and that is the quality of someone aiming for a spot at the table of gods.
gods always deliver.
2. IJE LOVE BY 2BLAC
He is another chasing the lifespan of Methuselah. 2Blac has been there as the favourite rapper to many music lovers in Imo State and beyond.
Knowing when to fuse comic and seriousness is key to the rapper he has grown to become. If he is in school, only few of his classmates are in active business.
This is a love track; love is an essential commodity in this Covid-19 era.
3. DTWINS – CLAIM IT FT. LEEROY AFRIKA
This video took longer than expected to drop and it ended up living up to the expectations of the fans.
‘Claim It’ became an anthem to many, one great song that will surely restore DTwins where they used to be as great artistes way back.
What are your expectations this year? Claim it!!!
4. ORIGIN BY AJ STAILES FT. OKU NWA MAMA
There is so much energy in this video as Aj Stailes pushes to the top of the food chain in the music industry.
With other good songs to his name AJ Stailes featured Oku Nwa Mama on this one and some people will refer to it as a ‘covid’ delivery, making it one video you’ll really want to view more than once.
The song already is making it’s way to the heart of many because of the message in it and AJ Stailes iced it with his energy,
What do you think?
5. JANEXMARA – OMOGE (DEMO VIDEO)
Young Janexmara finds her way to the list with a demo video of her single ‘Omoge’.
According to the rapper who chose to sing on this one, music is about versatility, adding that she wants to be good at everything that is done in front of the microphone.
Omoge was released last year, but this video is coming during the Covid-19 lockdown, something for fans to relax with while staying safe at home.
6. BLACK LIVES MATTER BY ACHARAMAN
Inspired by the death of George Flyod, Acharaman drops this rap masterpiece on another famous beat, ‘911 by Wycleaf Jean’.
Black Lives Matter movement has since grown into a global tsunami that is forcing nations to make changes in their policing and rules as it affects black people.
7. MONEY MUST BE MADE (MMVM) BY ITEMZ DA DOKTOR FEAT. CAJETO, WIZGENIUS AND LANDERS
This is a jolly track with ITemz da Doktor featuring other great artistes like Cajeto, Wizgenious and Lander.
Released just few days ago, the vide joins the list of songs that could not wait for the Covid-19 pandemic to be over before they are released.
It is a good one for you to enjoy.
8. HEAL THE WORLD BY KOZYG
KozyG enters this list with one of the best videos on it. ‘Heal the world’ was released at the heart of the lockdown, when just a little was known about Covid-19.
KozyG who started in Imo State but nw moved to Lagos, has been a sensation with so many good songs under his belt,took the lane of gospel on this one, shoing a glimpse of what could have been for the singer who was initially born in Assemblies of God Church,
Enjoy Heal The World. Call on God.
9. E GO BETTER BY VICTORIA CHIDOZIE
A solemn prayer calling on God to help us in the Covid-19 pandemic. Gospel singer Victoria Chidozie makes the list with the second gospel track and the only gospel singer, with one of the most talked about videos in Imo State during the lockdown period.
The is shot with pure ‘stay at homE’ concept, even though we are no longer staying at home.
We still need God to come help us, it is so tough here.
10. CHIMAOBI BY STRIT
Strit ends the list with this rap jam titled Chimaobi.
Coming from Coountry 5 Records, Strit is budding and looking to catch up woth those before. Chimaobo shows flashes of raw talent and crude rap.
Look out for Strit.
