: Acknowledging that despite "money and fame," his blessings come from a higher power. Cultural Impact
The music video moves away from the high-energy club scenes often associated with Afrobeats, opting instead for spiritual and natural imagery. Burna Boy - Hallelujah [Official Video]
: The video criss-crosses between these nature shots and scenes in a church, reinforcing the song’s "pseudo-spiritual" theme of divine recognition. : Acknowledging that despite "money and fame," his
Before becoming a global Grammy-winning icon, Burna Boy released Hallelujah , a mid-tempo, conscious track that remains one of his most personal works. Released on May 9, 2017, the official video was directed by and offers a rare, somber look into the artist's mindset following his return to the UK. A Visual Journey of Gratitude Before becoming a global Grammy-winning icon, Burna Boy
The song itself, produced by , samples Victor Angel’s 2007 hit "If No Be God". It tells a story of survival, specifically referencing a brush with death where his car was shot at, which he mentions in the lyrics: "Last night some boy try kill me off / Shoot up mi car only God mek mi drive off" . Burna Boy uses the track to thank God for: Basic Life : The air he breathes and the rivers and trees.
: Surviving street challenges that could have ended his music career.