Afrobeats rising star Fido has unveiled the highly anticipated video for his chart-topping anthem, “Joy Is Coming,” bringing a new dimension to the song that has captured the nation’s spirit.
Directed by the acclaimed Filmboi, the video bursts with vibrancy and emotion, echoing the track’s themes of hope, perseverance, and joy.
At just 27, the Matogun-born Ogun State native has solidified his status as one of Nigeria’s most magnetic new voices, and this latest release only deepens that impact.
Since its debut in December 2024, “Joy Is Coming” has grown into a cultural mainstay, lighting up radio waves, topping charts, and sparking viral dance trends across social media. Now, with the video finally out, fans get a vivid depiction of the song’s uplifting message.
Shot on the bustling streets of Lagos, the visuals are a kaleidoscope of bold choreography, radiant colors, and symbolic scenes of renewal and triumph. Fido commands the screen with natural flair, flanked by energetic dancers and settings that mirror the optimism embedded in his lyrics.
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The song’s unforgettable chorus—“And if e no be Galala, I go give dem Fuji Mòdupè, Òluwá, Òluwá, ye-ay Joy is coming”—leaps to life onscreen, capturing the resilience of a generation hungry for light in dark times.
After months of teaser clips and TikTok buzz, the video’s release is a major moment for fans who’ve made the song their anthem. Its viral momentum and chart-topping streaks on Apple Music Nigeria and the Official Nigeria Top 100 were merely the prelude.
With over 3.6 million YouTube streams on the audio alone and shoutouts from celebrities like Funke Akindele and Davido, “Joy Is Coming” has grown into a national movement.
It spent five weeks atop the TurnTable Top 100 and continues to be a staple on streaming playlists and airwaves. Now, with the video live, Fido delivers a cinematic burst of positivity that reinforces his fast-rising legacy—a beacon of light in Nigeria’s ever-evolving music landscape.
Listen to Joy Is Coming here.