It's been a minute since we've heard from Lagos dancehall crooner Squeeze, who stomped his way onto our headphones early last year with his palm tree bangers. In this new clip for his biggest tune "Dutty Love," Squeeze delivers an appropriately footwork-heavy visual pairing to his addictive Nigerian dancehall concoctions. Watch it below.
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OkayAfrica is the premiere digital platform bringing the worlds of African music, art, culture, style, sports and politics to a global audience. Founded in 2010 as an extension of Okayplayer, OkayAfrica serves as a cultural bridge to foster deeper understanding of the continent, while also building meaningful connections with its diaspora.
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