Nneka treks through the forests of Spain's Canary Islands in the new video for Soul Is Heavy track "Shining Star." In this clip, the Nigerian soulstress emerges from the sea to stroll around and charm, what she described as, Avatar-like woodlands. Watch our recent Okayafrica TV piece with her regarding #OccupyNigeria. Soul Is Heavy LP is out Feb 28 via Decon Records.
(via RS)
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