Meji Alabi is behind some of Afrobeats’ most stunning visuals. Here are 10 of his best music video masterpieces.
When it comes to visually arresting music videos in the Afrobeats scene, few directors have left a mark quite like Meji Alabi. A London-born Nigerian filmmaker and director, Alabi’s work is characterized by stunning cinematography, rich storytelling, and an unmistakable polish that has made him one of the most sought-after creatives in the industry. From local stars to global icons, his lens has captured some of the most defining visuals of the last decade.
In 2014, he co-founded JM Films alongside producer Jimi Adesanya, a Lagos-based production company under the umbrella of Unbound Studios. That same year, he burst onto the scene with Murda by Seyi Shay featuring Patoranking and Shaydee, a stylish video that earned him an MTV Africa Music Awards nomination and kickstarted a run of iconic visuals that would define the next decade of Afrobeats.
Since then, he’s worked with global icons like Beyoncé, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, and Tiwa Savage—merging Nigerian aesthetics with international production values.
Having earned a spot on our list of the top Nigerian music video directors, here are 10 of the best Meji Alabi-directed music videos
1. Seyi Shay ft. Wizkid – Crazy
One of Alabi’s early breakthrough moments, Crazy is a sultry, edgy visual that complemented Seyi Shay and Wizkid’s chemistry perfectly. With moody lighting and sharp cuts, it reflected a boldness uncommon at the time in Nigerian pop videos, helping set a new standard for what music video production could look like.
2. Beyoncé ft. SAINt JHN, Blue Ivy & Wizkid – Brown Skin Girl
Part of Beyoncé’s Black Is King visual album, Brown Skin Girl is both an ode to Black beauty and a high-water mark in Meji Alabi’s career. Co-directed with Jenn Nkiru, it blends African cultural aesthetics with regal styling, celebrating dark-skinned women and featuring appearances from Lupita Nyong’o, Naomi Campbell, and more. It won a Grammy Award for Best Music Video.
3. Maleek Berry – Kontrol
A colorful and playful clip, Kontrol is an early example of how Alabi uses vibrant palettes and creative direction to amplify a song’s energy. The video’s aesthetic captured Maleek Berry’s fusion of Afrobeat and electronic pop, making it instantly memorable and highly replayable.
4. Runtown – For Life
This love song came to life under Meji Alabi’s minimalist yet evocative direction. Set in an uptown environment, For Life has a soft, almost dreamy quality, with warm tones and fluid camera movements that echo the romance portrayed in the track.
5. Tiwa Savage ft. Wizkid – Ma Lo
Filmed inside the iconic New Afrika Shrine in Lagos, Ma Lo feels both intimate and culturally rich. Meji Alabi weaves performance scenes with crowd shots and traditional aesthetics due to the scene where the video is shot, highlighting the synergy between Tiwa and Wizkid.
6. Wizkid – Fever
This video caused a frenzy on release, largely due to the steamy visuals between Wizkid and Tiwa Savage. Beyond the buzz, Meji Alabi’s direction is subtle and focused, letting the chemistry do the talking while bathing the visuals in lush, moody lighting.
7. Davido – Assurance
With Assurance, Meji Alabi captured a softer side of Davido—showcasing his romance with then-girlfriend Chioma. The video’s high-end lifestyle visuals, tropical settings, and carefree vibe elevated it to a pop culture moment, reflecting the glitz of Nigerian stardom without feeling overly staged.
8. Burna Boy – On the Low
Visually rich and bursting with color, On the Low is a standout moment in Burna Boy’s video catalog. Meji Alabi leans into Afrocentric style, bold fashion, and warm hues to match the song’s laid-back, seductive tone. It’s a visual feast that mirrors Burna’s pan-African cool.
9. Nonso Amadi – No Crime
This understated yet stylish video shows Meji Alabi’s versatility. For No Crime, he strips back the gloss in favor of raw emotion and sleek simplicity. The result is an intimate visual that reflects the vulnerability of Nonso Amadi’s vocals.
10. Asa – Satan Be Gone
In one of his more theatrical efforts, Meji Alabi draws on what appears to be gothic visuals but is not, to match Asa’s powerful performance. Satan Be Gone as a track feels like a spiritual exorcism captured on film—gritty and utterly captivating.
