Whether you believe in it or not, manifestations have proven to be effective for a number of people, and Nigeria’s creative scene isn’t left out. The popular saying “a closed mouth is a closed destiny” consistently revalidates itself and proves that sometimes you just have to put things you want to happen into the universe. Collaborations are crucial for growth, and sometimes validation, in the creative industry; but what happens to those major collaborations that just seem beyond your reach? You manifest them. Most creators take to social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram, while others make their manifestations live on TV or podcast interviews: with some even going as far as telling their audience to spam a particular hashtag in hopes of getting a potential collaborator’s attention.
With the Nigerian creative scene growing rapidly and creators gaining widespread attention, we recount 8 major manifestations in the space that serve to motivate and inspire.
The Oddity & Fenty
I will work with @SavageXFenty before the year is over. Speaking it!
— sofi 😊 (@the_odditty) August 19, 2020
https://twitter.com/the_odditty/status/1327310760452775936?s=46&t=caacs8neTvpSiZ3Puj0PRw
Niniola & Diddy
Niniola on a call with Diddy pic.twitter.com/TM8ODIZx9z
— African Folder (@africanfolder) October 2, 2022
BNXN & Zlatan
I really need a verse from zlatan 😭 pic.twitter.com/7KU4jGM9YL
— Benson (@BNXN) June 27, 2019
I’m sorry for the wait!😣
We’re ready!
‘Spiritual’ feat. @Zlatan_Ibile Out on Friday!! (Produced by @Swuchet , Engineered by @OfficialTimijay )I need all your support once again , I won’t disappoint ❤️ pic.twitter.com/MNFonCXeqA
— Benson (@BNXN) August 7, 2019
Burna Boy & The Grammys
https://twitter.com/harleche/status/1439927424259706881?s=46&t=WDmWbgiAqbZRTU0E9RE7TQ
“I know say one day e go better I go carry Grammy”
Listen to African giant ….
He already knew….
The power of the tongue!!!!!— ɢᴀᴢᴀᴍʙᴀ (@oxladeofficial) November 20, 2019
Carter Efe & Wizkid
https://twitter.com/carterefe__/status/1482157678377984002?s=46&t=Xp3lkswjZwLOzqxzrOCDDw
https://twitter.com/carterefe__/status/1609138810989731840?s=46&t=Xp3lkswjZwLOzqxzrOCDDw
BNXN & JAE5
People are tagging me to this and I’m not even gonna front , I love your work and I wanna work with you 🙏🏽 (You’d be shocked) https://t.co/iKejF9Zjmo
— Benson (@BNXN) June 1, 2021
Been waiting to drop this one for ages Chale!!! PROPELLER featuring ma bros @Santandave1 & @BNXN out now! Let’s gooo run it up!!!! https://t.co/bvOcN2NNKj pic.twitter.com/qvdHNU9BpJ
— Jae5 (@JAE5_) July 28, 2022
Korty & TED
I need to give a ted talk.
I’ve probably watched 80% of ted talks that exist. I’ve been itching to give a ted talk for like 7 years now. practicing in front of my mirror lmao. I just want to yarn in front of people lol. Idek why. one day sha 🙇🏾♀️— wasiu (@korty_EO) July 28, 2020
https://twitter.com/afrobeatpop/status/1641040275777769475?s=46&t=pXPByxRBh8EAvGA2qlFmOQ
Odumodublvck & Davido
https://twitter.com/odumodublvck_/status/1644613361919832064?s=46&t=pXPByxRBh8EAvGA2qlFmOQ