NIGERIAN AFRO-FUSION STAR OMAH LAY SHARES “HOLY GHOST (MARTIN SOLVEIG REMIX)”
Setting the pace for the culture in 2024, Nigerian Afro-fusion star Omah Lay recharges and reignites his single “Holy Ghost” with a brand new Martin Solveig Remix out now via Sire Records.
It notably marks Omah’s first collaboration with the multiplatinum French producer, DJ, and artist. Solveig adds yet another dimension to this boundary-crossing banger. Strings accent a syncopated Afrobeats groove as electronics underline the instantly arresting vocals. The Remix surges with dancefloor-ready energy tailormade to make bodies move around the world.
Meanwhile, the original “Holy Ghost” has notably tallied over 100 million global streams and 7.5 million YouTube views on the music video. Beyond catapulting to #1 across African streaming platforms, it earned critical acclaim. In addition to plugs from the likes of Bella Naija and more, FAULT raved, “‘Holy Ghost’ stands as Omah Lay’s most distinctive and inspiring piece of work to date, leaving a lasting impression on audiences worldwide.” WONDERLAND. christened him “one of the most captivating names in Afrobeats,” sharing a Photo Diary of “the triumphant London return of the Afrobeats superstar.” It also remains his fastest-tracking US single to date!
At the same time, he has continued to make headlines. Viral antics at a recent concert ignited a firestorm of debate on social media with Omah riling up the internet as chronicled by BuzzFeed, HotNewHipHop, and more.
Last summer, Omah unveiled the deluxe edition of his album Boy Alone which has over one billion global streams. Listen HERE. Right out of the gate, it incited widespread critical applause, garnering a 2023 Headies Award for Best Male Artist and Album, with Complex UK noting, “Omah Lay is keen to show another side to himself with the recently released deluxe version.” Beyond its 450 million global streams, the “soso” music video has notably generated over 111 million YouTube views. The Los Angeles Times spoke to Omah for an all-encompassing Afrobeats feature, and he delivered a stellar performance on NPR Tiny Desk HERE. Overall, the album garnered attention from The New York Times, HYPEBEAST, The FADER, Billboard, NME, and more.
As a sought-after collaborator, Omah Lay has also lent his instantly recognizable voice to a string of notable tracks such as German superstar Luciano’s “Another Vibe,” Libianca’s “People,” Victony’s “Soweto,” Bella Shmurda’s “Philo,” and last year, he teamed up with Big Boss Vette on “I Can’t Stop,” which was featured on the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse soundtrack. Omah’s Boy Alone Deluxe expands his hit tracks, delving deeper and sharing fresh ideas that hint at the great things ahead for the Nigerian star.
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