Nigeria: Tunde2Deep, Skibii’s ‘DANCIA’ gains momentum after video release

The single is accompanied by a music video filmed in a luxury mansion in Cape Town, South Africa, featuring stylised visuals, fashion-led aesthetics and performance-driven scenes. The production has been described as aligning with the upbeat and energetic tone of the track.

Since its release, the ‘DANCIA’ video has surpassed 700 000 views on YouTube, according to available figures, contributing to its growing visibility within the Afrobeats and Afropop market.

The track blends Afro-fusion melodies with rhythmic percussion and a hook-driven structure aimed at mainstream and playlist audiences. The collaboration between Tunde2Deep and Skibii brings together melodic Afropop and commercially oriented Afrobeats production styles.

In a statement accompanying the release, the track was positioned as part of a wider wave of contemporary African music reaching international audiences while retaining core genre influences.

The music video, shot inside an upscale Cape Town residence, features a focus on luxury imagery and performance sequences. Its production values have been highlighted as part of its appeal on digital platforms.

The release comes amid continued global expansion of Afrobeats, with ‘DANCIA’ reflecting the increasing cross-border collaborations between artists in Nigeria and wider African markets.

The single is currently available on major streaming platforms, while the official music video is available on YouTube.

Contributors: Livhuwani Malelelo and Sibongile Kobo