: To maintain their "African identity" while embracing their global status, the duo shot portions of the video in South Africa and other scenes with Rick Ross in Miami .
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, released on June 12, 2012, was a landmark moment for African music, signaling a major push into the international market.
Released as a remix video in June 2012, this monumental release redefined the parameters of how Afropop and American Hip-Hop could merge. Rather than forcing a hard-edged rap approach onto a foreign sound, the track seamlessly blended the smooth, acoustic-driven R&B stylings of Nigeria’s powerhouse duo with the cinematic, luxury-laced delivery of Miami’s Biggest Boss.