🎵 About the Song
“Benin Boys” is a vibrant collaboration between Nigerian superstars Rema and Shallipopi, celebrating their shared heritage from Benin City. Released on June 20, 2024, as the lead single from Rema’s sophomore album Heis, the track blends Afrobeats and Amapiano rhythms, showcasing the duo’s lyrical prowess and cultural pride. Wikipedia
The song features energetic percussion, a driving bassline, and synth elements, creating an infectious beat that complements the artists’ dynamic verses. Lyrically, “Benin Boys” is an ode to their roots, with lines like “You touch a Benin boy, you touch the full nation,” emphasizing their connection to their hometown and its rich cultural heritage. Universal Music Canada
🎬 Music Video
Directed by Director K, the music video for “Benin Boys” was released on June 21, 2024. It features Rema and Shallipopi in various settings that pay homage to Benin City’s culture, including visuals of the Benin Bronzes and symbolic bats. The video showcases the artists’ pride in their heritage, further reinforcing the song’s themes. Universal Music Canada+3Universal Music Canada+3Pitchfork+3
📈 Chart Performance
Upon release, “Benin Boys” achieved significant success:
- Debuted at number one on the TurnTable Top 100 chart. Wikipedia
- Accumulated over one million streams on its first day. Pitchfork+3Wikipedia+3Financial Times+3
- Featured on the Billboard Year-End U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart for 2024. Wikipedia
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