An NYC Subway Love Story From Newcomer OgaSilachi

New York-based Nigerian OgaSilachi comes through with an 'Afro'nb' love story in the new music video for "Leona"

An NYC Subway Love Story From Newcomer OgaSilachi

OgaSilachi. Photo via the artist's Facebook.


OgaSilachi blends “afrobeats” with R&B sounds in his latest single “Leona.” The New York City-shot music video for the track, directed by Roarin Lion, is a subway story about finding love in unexpected places.

"Leona is a beautiful love song made for the strong minded woman,” OgaSilachi explains in an e-mail to Okayafrica. “As the name suggests, Leona represents the strong-minded and lioness like attitude these women exude. These are the women who through each upset still manage to make things work in their favor."

Watch the new music video for OgaSilachi’s “Leona” below.

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