Canadian rapper and songwriter AK SLIM has lastly launched his extremely anticipated music video for Shuka Chini, his newest single that includes Tanzanian heavyweight rapper and hit maker G Nako.
The video, shot in Dar es Salaam and directed by Visior Mufasa, was accomplished in simply someday, with ultimate edits dealt with by Toronto-based video editor New Visuals.
“Shuka Chini” captures the uncooked vitality of Dar es Salaam, pairing a cross-cultural sound with energetic avenue scenes of AK SLIM and G Nako performing collectively. The video captures the 2 artists in charismatic performances, flanked by dancers and set towards fashionable city backdrops that match the track’s infectious bounce.
Learn Additionally: Shallipopi unveils lavish music video for ‘Laho’
Talking in a current interview, AK SLIM acknowledged that, the “Shuka Chini” undertaking got here collectively after AK Slim and G nako met at Wanene Studios in Dar es Salaam. A number of days later, they hit the studio with producer Daz Naledge, laying down the observe that might change into considered one of AK Slim’s most polished choices up to now.
Born in Calgary and based mostly in Vancouver, AK SLIM is of Tanzanian, Nigerian, and African-Canadian descent. Regardless of his Canadian upbringing, his ties to Tanzania run deep — he’s been visiting the nation since childhood and was raised in a group formed by the Tanzanian diaspora.
Learn Additionally: Wizkid shares colourful music video for ‘Kese (Dance)’
In numerous interviews, AK SLIM has acknowledged that music runs deep in his household. His grandfather, a Nigerian native, based Calgary’s AFRIKADEY! competition, which has hosted celebrated artists together with Okay’NAAN, Angelique Kidjo, and Arrested Improvement.
Shuka Chini is AK SLIM’s second collaboration with a Tanzanian artist, following his 2023 breakout hit My Fashion featuiring Nation Wizzy which earned him widespread recognition in Tanzania.
Hearken to Shuka Chini right here
