Omah Lay — L’Olympia, Paris, 2023

Live concert film of Omah Lay at L’Olympia in Paris in 2023, released in full on the artist’s official channel. A Nigerian singer-songwriter from Port Harcourt, Omah Lay has become one of the leading voices of the new afrobeats wave, blending melancholy, R&B and West African grooves. On the legendary Paris music-hall stage, he delivers a full concert drawn from his hits, from the EP Get Layd to the album Boy Alone, before a captivated crowd. The recording highlights his distinctive tone, his composed stage presence and the close bond forged with the large African diaspora audience. This live concert film illustrates the European breakthrough of contemporary afrobeats and the growing prominence of Nigerian artists on major international stages. Documenting this night at L’Olympia, a venue steeped in history, captures a representative moment of the generation that has made Lagos one of the epicentres of global pop. A live concert film recommended for discovering afrobeats and Omah Lay’s world.