The official video for "" by Fireboy DML and Ed Sheeran is a cultural milestone that bridged the gap between West African Afrobeats and global pop. Released on Christmas Eve, 2021 , the video played a central role in propelling the track to the #2 spot on the UK Official Singles Chart. The Story Behind the Collaboration
The remix happened almost by accident. A mutual friend, Jamal Edwards, sent the original track to Ed Sheeran, who became so "obsessed" with the earworm that he recorded a verse for it within a week. When Fireboy DML first received a DM from Sheeran, he initially had to be convinced it was real.
