Nigerian Afro-Fusion sensation Omah Lay continues his steady ascent with the release of the official music video for “Waist,” the hypnotic single that has been gaining strong momentum across Africa, the UK, and Europe since its release last month. Backed by growing playlist support, expanding international radio rotation, and enthusiastic reception from fans across the diaspora, “Waist” has quickly emerged as one of Omah Lay’s most resonant releases to date—signaling both creative clarity and undeniable global demand.
Built on enchanting guitar lines, deep bass, and lush percussion, “Waist” explores the delicate tension between desire and discipline—a recurring theme in Omah Lay’s evolving artistic narrative. The record’s warmth, vulnerability, and unmistakable groove have driven its widespread appeal, resonating with listeners from London to Lagos and reinforcing Omah Lay’s status as one of Africa’s most compelling voices on the world stage.
The newly unveiled music video elevates the song’s emotional depth through striking visual storytelling. Shot in Paris and directed by Lokmane, the cinematic visual casts Omah Lay as a painter, immersed in a world of muses who inspire both movement and creation. As portraits come alive, bodies sway, and sensual choreography unfolds, the boundary between artist and art begins to blur. Set against sweeping desert landscapes and rich architectural backdrops, the video reflects Omah Lay’s growing interest in symbolism, texture, and visual expression—using imagery and environment as extensions of his inner world. The result is intimate, cinematic, and unmistakably intentional.
“Waist” arrives at a defining moment in Omah Lay’s career. Fresh off his first-ever GRAMMY® nomination, earned alongside Davido for “With You” in the Best African Music Performance category, Omah Lay is set to attend the 68th Annual GRAMMY® Awards. This milestone underscores his expanding global impact and steady rise.
The single also marks Omah Lay’s first solo release since 2024’s “Moving,” which received acclaim from The New York Times and later earned a remix from Haitian DJ Francis Mercier. Over the past year, Omah Lay has toured internationally, collaborated across borders, and gathered the lived experiences now shaping his forthcoming sophomore album, Clarity of Mind.
A truly borderless force, Omah Lay continues to expand his sonic universe through high-profile collaborations with Tems (“Isaka II (6am)”), Myke Towers (“No Hay Break”), SPINALL & Tyla (“One Call”), and Kehlani (“Tears”), among others. His Boy Alone (Deluxe) project—featuring Ozuna on the remix of his viral hit “soso”—has surpassed 580 million global streams, cementing his influence across continents.
With “Waist” and its striking Paris-shot visual, Omah Lay offers a refined glimpse into the sound, spirit, and visual language of Clarity of Mind—an album rooted in growth, love, temptation, and self-discovery. As Billboard notes, “Omah Lay divulges his deepest vices, insecurities, and stressors with beautifully melodic vulnerability.” With a GRAMMY® nod behind him and more music on the horizon, Omah Lay’s forthcoming opus is already unfolding.
About Omah Lay
Omah Lay is a GRAMMY®-nominated Afro-Fusion singer, songwriter, and producer from Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Blending soul, R&B, and traditional West African rhythms, his emotionally raw yet rhythmically magnetic sound has earned him international acclaim, chart-topping hits, and nearly three billion global streams. From his breakout single “Bad Influence” to his gold-certified anthem “soso” and collaborations with Davido, Tems, Tyla, and Kehlani, Omah Lay continues to redefine contemporary African music. His forthcoming album, Clarity of Mind (2026), signals a new creative awakening rooted in growth, love, and self-discovery.
