: Surviving street challenges that could have ended his music career.
This blog post explores the spiritual and reflective themes behind 2017 hit, "Hallelujah." Burna Boy - Hallelujah [Official Video]
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
The music video moves away from the high-energy club scenes often associated with Afrobeats, opting instead for spiritual and natural imagery. Burna Boy uses the track to thank God
: Burna is frequently shown in white overalls atop a mountain, a symbol of reaching for heaven and finding peace.
For fans of the "African Giant," this video is a essential look at the artist's roots and the resilience that paved the way for his global success.