The video earned nominations for Best Afro Pop and Video of the Year at the 2012 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA). Why It Still Matters
🔥 🔥 Throwback to when African rhythm met Hip-Hop swagger! 🕺🏾🎤 Now throw Rick Ross into the mix? Pure magic. 💯 psquare beautiful onyinye official video ft rick ross better
The song itself is a fusion of Afrobeats, R&B, and hip-hop, with PSquare's signature harmonies and Rick Ross's distinctive flow. The lyrics are a celebration of love, beauty, and success, with the duo and their American collaborator trading verses and choruses in a seamless blend of English and Pidgin. The video earned nominations for Best Afro Pop
Music-Video Fit
: Rick Ross kept his verse simple and soulful, which was unusual for his typical "hyper-capitalist" rap style at the time. Cultural Bridge : By using Igbo oratory Pure magic
Originally the first track on their fifth studio album, The Invasion (2011), the remix with Rick Ross was later included on their Greatest Hits compilation . Musical and Cultural Impact
If you search YouTube today, the version with Ross consistently pulls viewers who type "better" into the search bar because they want the full experience . They don't just want the lyrics; they want the private jet, the Rick Ross cameo, and the choreography.