The video's impact was immediate, reaching on the Pulse Nigeria music video chart. It also gained international recognition when YouTube Nation ranked it as one of the Most Incredible Videos Around The World . The project earned several accolades, including:
Watch the award-winning official music video for 'Rihanna' below: Orezi - Rihanna [Official Video] YouTube• Sep 6, 2013 Orezi - Rihanna [Official Video]
A standout feature of the video is the presence of a . After efforts to feature the real Barbadian superstar were unsuccessful due to her tight schedule, Orezi's team conducted a global search. They eventually cast Kim , a model from Mauritius who was flown to South Africa specifically for the shoot after being selected from over 200 contestants. Reception and Awards The video's impact was immediate, reaching on the
Best Dance Hall/Reggae Video at the 2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards . After efforts to feature the real Barbadian superstar
The video was directed by of Molotov Cocktail and filmed over four days in South Africa . It was a massive financial undertaking for his management team, Sprisal Entertainment , with a reported budget exceeding ₦7.3 million .
The official music video for breakout hit "Rihanna" was a significant milestone in Nigerian music production. Released on September 6, 2013, the high-budget visual helped establish Orezi—often called the "Ghen Ghen Master" —as a major force in the Afropop and Dancehall scene. Production and Casting