- Clarence Peters marks his 41st birthday celebration today, December 20, 2024
- The renowned music video director is one that has worked with the biggest Afrobeats singers
- To celebrate his birthday, TheRadar spotlighted 25 iconic music videos he has directed over the years
When discussing the most prominent Nigerian music video directors, one name consistently stands out: Clarence Peters.
Renowned for his innovative approach and artistic vision, Peters has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of the Nigerian music industry.
His unique style and ability to tell compelling stories through visuals ensure that he remains an essential figure in any conversation about the country’s top directors.
The music video director on Friday, December 20, expressed his gratitude to God for another year as he marked his 40th birthday celebration.
As the music video director turns 41 today, TheRadar curated a list of 25 iconic music videos he shot for popular Afrobeats stars.
25 iconic music videos directed by Clarence Peters
- Davido - Back When
Back When is a 2011 track by Afrobeats singer Davido was directed by Clarence to capture Davido’s humble beginnings. The song highlights how his status changed when he became famous. The storyline is simple enough to reflect the message.
- Wizkid - Pakurumo
Clarence Peters also showed off his music directing skills on Wizkid’s Pakuromo in 2011. The Owambe themed video is catchy and relatable.
- Davido - Dami Duro
On Davido’s Dami Duro, the 41-year-old music video director extravagant lifestyle and affluence to capture the story behind the song.
- Samklef, Wizkid, D’Prince & Ice Prince - Molowo Noni
Molowo Noni is another timeless and nostalgic video shot and directed by Clarence Peters. The video featured the best of Afrobeats legends from Wizkid to D’prince, Samklef and Wizkid.
- Phyno & Olamide - Ghost Mode
From the late 2000s, Ghost Mode featuring Afrobeats legendary rappers Phyno and Olamide was a hit. The music video was directed by Clarence Peters
Other music videos directed by Clarence Peters include:
- P-Square - Alingo
- Flavour - Ada Ada
- Chidinma - Emini Baller
- Olamide - Durosoke
- Tiwa Savage & Don Jazzy - Eminado
- Burna Boy - Yawa Dey
- Yung L - SOS
- Davido - Aye
- Naeto C - 5 & 6
- Vector & 9ice - Angeli
- 9ice - Photocopy
- Choc Boiz (M.I, Jesse Jagz, and Ice Prince) - Nobody Test Me
- 2Baba - Only Me
- Bez & Praiz - That Stupid Song
- Jesse Jagz - Jargo
- 9ice & 2baba - Street Credibility
- Durella - Shayo
- May D - Ile Ijo
- Dammy Krane - My Dear
- Durella - Club Rock
5 music directors who have directed Nollywood films
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier wrote that film directing and music video directing can be two different ball games sometimes but some popular directors have been seen to do both.
Here, TheRadar took a look at music video directors who have transitioned into film directors or have also directed Nollywood films.
