More than her celebrated persona as a vocal powerhouse and astute lyricist is Efe Oraka’s striking interpretation of reality, something she does by combining simple but arresting and relatable lyrics with profound, mesmeric sounds as she did on acclaimed hit, Nigerian Dream which just got treated to a video sponsored by Mr Eazi’s emPawa initiative.
Dead in the center of the Cheso produced single is the suffering and smile mantra most Nigerians live by which Efe mirrors perfectly in the landscape video, capturing everyday Nigerians going about their lives with fake smiles plastered on their faces.
It’s been almost two years since Nigerian Dream was released yet each line of the surface penetrating ode to a chaotic society is as valid as it was way before Efe Oraka put out the single.