AFRODRAKE: 'Hotline Bling' Meets Stromae, Fela, Davido & More
You used to flash me on my cell phone.
Drake released the video for his smash hit "Hotline Bling" last night. Since then, just about everyone's been adding their own spin on the clip. We decided to make a few of our own mashups that we're calling AFRODRAKE.
Iyanya "Kukere"
Okayafrica #AfroDrake pt 1— You used to flash me on my cell phone @iyanya #kukere #hotlinebling
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Flavour "Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)"
Okayafrica #AfroDrake pt. 2— Nwa Drake @2niteflavour #flavour #hotlinebling A video posted by Okayafrica (@okayafrica) on
Davido "Skelewu"
Okayafrica #AfroDrake pt. 3— DavidOVO @davidoofficial #Davido #Skelewu #hotlinebling
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Magic System "1er gaou"
Okayafrica #AfroDrake pt. 4— Magic Bling #MagicSystem #1ergrado #Drake #hotlinebling A video posted by Okayafrica (@okayafrica) on
Stromae "Alors On Danse"
Okayafrica #AfroDrake pt. 5— Alors on Drake @stromae #Stromae #alorsondanse #Drake #hotlinebling
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Fela Kuti "Shakara"
Okayafrica #AfroDrake pt. 5— You used to call me on my cell phone, now you dey #Shakara #Fela #Drake #hotlinebling A video posted by Okayafrica (@okayafrica) on
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