Quick Question! Did You See Omah Lay’s “Holy Ghost” Music Video?!
It has been less than 24 hours since Omah Lay, an Uber-talented Afrobeats act from Port Harcourt, Nigeria championing Afro Depression officially released the music video for “Holy Ghost,” and it’s such a marvel to watch, I tell ya!
Directed by budding creative Jyde Ajala, the video is shot at ancient temple ruins, plain fields, among other interesting locations. And what ties a crux of the whole narrative is the presence of femmes who aid in visualization of the lyrics, “…these girls be looking like wife materials,” this is not far-fetched as keen watchers observe that concerned parties are adorned in snow-white bridal outfits.
Now, over to the brides, can we acknowledge that the song “Holy Ghost” urges the third force of the Trinity to uplift our protagonist’s fearlessness?
It doesn’t end here as there’s a subtle convergence of the Second Coming in form of the beautiful “church bride” perched across cloudy mountainsides.
Is Holy Ghost Influenced by Scriptures? A Close Look
You should know, mountains are an integral part of the Good News. Moses for example ascended up Mount Sinai to acquire the Ten Commandments from the Supreme Being. In same way, the Bible states that Moses died at Mount Nebo, Jordan, close to the Promised Land.
“You cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live.” The Lord tells Moses in Exodus 33:20
Let me mention: At 1:53 Omah Lay whose real name is Stanley Omah Didia (born 19 May 1997), bears an eye mask and dwelling on my hypothetical, one could argue that Jyde Ajala touches on the holiness of God in sight!
Back to the video, Omah Lay seems to have borrowed a few from Rema’s Ravage as we can now see a burning horse at the start of the clip.
Holy Ghost fire, supernatural
Boost my confidence
My cocaina, my heart desire
Give me nothing else
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The white horse is also present at certain other times however, without the presence of fire on its back!
Furthermore, Revelation indicates Four Horsemen.
When we watch the single hoofed mammal, a flaming aura makes the mix fantastically perfect not to add a supposed Prophet Elijah’s flaming chariot inspo.
To emphasize its ties and ingenuity from the Holy Book, we can affirm that horses are also integral to biblical figures, likewise the colour white, sea bodies in view, as well as an unclear bird which unveils quickly.
For joviality, our attractive ladies are dancing in their white attires when Omah Lay sings, “Oya, get up and dance!” a catchy hook that has been linked as an interpolation of Tekno’s “getti pago getti pago getti pajumo getti pagodo…” in 2021 street rave Skeletun.
Anyhoo, more focus is suddenly placed on a cultural angle as we watch traditionalists dressed in Zulu-like warrior outfits close to its ending, clenching torches and dancing around a bonfire alongside Stanley.
The music video for Holy Ghost is enticingly inspiring!
I genuinely appreciate its ethereal direction, beaut vixens, storytelling, and interpretation of lyrics. Omah Lay is also gracious in his costumes and fillip backdrops.
To round up, who else noticed the use of incense in the vid when Omah chants, “Anytime that I smoke, these girls be looking like wife materials”?
The aromatic cloud of smoke is a captivating choice and a non-dismissal from the theme of the visual which is largely spiritual.
I can imagine that a probable scene of the Port Harcourt musician puffing on cannabis — “It’s either indica or it’s a sativa,” as he raves, could’ve ruined the visual stimulation of the entire track.
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The Sum Up of Holy Ghost: Boost Our Confidence!
Jyde Ajala who’s known for visuals such as Victony’s My Darling, Fireboy DML’s Outside, and CKay’s Hallelujah is remarkable as this video’s captain!
Riding off a lucid teaser and choreography for Holy Ghost at Omah Lay’s L’Olympia Paris concert in 2023, everything checks out with its pure whiteness, easygoing singing, and soul-deepening expressions.
You see, the three minutes, 11 seconds music video for Holy Ghost gives me happiness! At once, will you get up and dance?!?
Originally Published on Thursday, January 11, 2024
