The Global Success of Nigerian Singer and Dancer Yemi Alade

5 views

Skip to first unread message

Oluwatoyin Vincent Adepoju

unread,

Sep 20, 2016, 11:06:37 AM9/20/16

to niger...@yahoogroups.com, nigerianworldforum, naijap...@yahoogroups.com, naijao...@yahoogroups.com, Kenneth Joshua kennethnuhu@hotmail.com [Naijadreamteamintellectuals], Odua, Edo Global, Esan Community, Afenmai, usaafricadialogue

The Global Success of Nigerian Singer and Dancer Yemi Alade

Oluwatoyin Vincent Adepoju

Compcros

Comparative Cognitive Processes and Systems

"Exploring Every Corner of the Cosmos in Search of Knowledge"

Yemi Alade's stance in this picture, complemented by the dynamic configuration of her hairstyle, in harmony with the elegant glow of her form,

epitomizes the combination of power, grace, beauty and erotic allure that shapes her performance at its most potent.

Image from "Yemi Alade: Our Celebrity Fashion Styles Crush for the Week" by Kate Joseph at JeekStyle

If you have not watched Nigerian singer and dancer Yemi Alade’s 2014 Johnny dance video, you should do so. You are not likely to forget it in a long time. It has inspired choreography across continents, from Africa, to Europe to Asia, spanning various age groups and genders, children to teenagers to older adults , males and females. The entire production of the original video is inspired, from the story line, to the setting in a village, to the shaping of the various scenes in composing the story to the spellbinding dancing, recalling for me the universal appeal of Michael Jackson's Thriller. Yemi Alade knows how to move her body. Her supporting dancers are superb. The singing and lyrics captivating. The entire choreography is magnificent. The cinematography, in terms of camera angles and other elements of image positioning, is splendid. The film was produced by Selebobo, Nigerian song writer, dancer, audio producer and sound engineer Udoka Chigozie Oku and shot by Clarence Peters, described as one of Nigerian's most successful music video directors, filmmakers and cinematographers.

Dance sequence from Johnny

Image from Onobello

The use of Nigerian Pidgin English as the main language in which the sung is delivered again demonstrates the significance of Nigeria's indigenous culture as a platform for reaching the world. Can Nigeria actualize achievements of global impact in science and technology as it has done again and again in the arts?

Dance sequence from Johnny

Image from "The Ten Most Stylish Movers Around" at Spice: Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle

Here is the original Johnny video, a French version of the film and a selection showing my favorites among the music videos I have watched so far which the original inspired. All links on this page were accessed on 17 September 2016:

1. Original music video by Yemi Alade

2.French version of original music video

3 By CDML Crew

4. Choreography by Petit Bagaza

5. Sabi and Di Dancehall

6. Choreography by Jessica Ronn

7. By TeamBAD

8. By Yujin and Yoda

9. Choreography by Nii Engmann and Nick Modeste

10. Caucasian children dancing

11. Nigerian children dancing

12. Choreography by David Attuati

13. Choreography by Santa Maurino