The 10 Best Self-Directed Music Videos by Afrobeats Artists

A person wearing sunglasses, a white tank top, and jewelry smiles and raises a fist at a lively party, surrounded by people dancing and a DJ setup—capturing the vibrant energy often seen in the best music videos by Afrobeats artists.

Music video directors often help bring an artist’s vision to life, but sometimes, the most authentic visual storytelling comes straight from the artist themselves.

The Afrobeats scene has, for quite some time, been blessed with gifted music directors who have transformed music videos into visual spectacles. From the golden era of pioneers like Clarence Peters and Sesan to the present day, where the space is dominated by talents like TG Omori, Dammy Twitch, Director Pink, and Director K, these creatives have established themselves as some of the best Nigerian music video directors…