Davido has just dropped the highly anticipated music video for With You, his standout collaboration with Omah Lay—and it comes with a nostalgic twist.
The video, which premiered Monday and already boasts over a million views, features a surprise appearance from highlife icon Bright Chimezie, whose music inspired the track. Shot in Lagos and directed by Dammy Twitch, the visuals are vibrant and celebratory, capturing a joyful, youthful energy with Davido and Omah Lay at the center of it all.
Midway through the video, Chimezie makes his grand entrance—decked out in his signature Hamlet cap and white beads, delivering his classic dance moves. The scene echoes a viral moment where the highlife legend acknowledged Davido’s use of his song Because of English as inspiration for the new track.
Another familiar face, Cubana Chief Priest, pops in briefly, adding even more star power to the feel-good atmosphere.
One of the most touching scenes sees Chimezie joining Davido in matching dance steps—a moment fans have praised as a beautiful symbol of mutual respect and generational connection.
Because of English, a standout from Chimezie’s 2018 self-titled album, tells the story of a childhood incident where he was punished for not speaking English—a reflection on cultural identity and language suppression. That message resonates strongly in With You, giving the modern track a layer of depth that goes beyond just rhythm and hooks.
Davido had earlier shared a heartfelt FaceTime exchange with Chimezie, telling him, “The latest hit I just did with Omah Lay, I used inspiration from your song. It’s trending everywhere.” The clip quickly went viral, sparking excitement ahead of their in-person meeting, which took place on May 19 in Lagos—a full-circle moment between two generations of Nigerian music.
Following their meeting, Chimezie signed a deal with Sony Music Publishing West Africa, a career milestone many have linked to the renewed spotlight from Davido’s tribute. Social media also played its part, with comedian Dikeh Dikeh’s playful reenactment of Chimezie’s reaction further endearing the highlife legend to a younger audience.
With You is one of 17 tracks on Davido’s fifth studio album, 5ive, and comes just ahead of his 5ive Alive tour set to kick off in July.
As for Bright Chimezie, who began his musical journey in 1984 with Respect Africa and went on to release classics like Life of Yesterday and Message Boy, this moment serves as a powerful reminder: legends never fade—they just get rediscovered.
