"MORENIKE" by ADESIJI

In a traditional Yoruba naming ceremony, a number of choice ingredients, among them; Salt, Honey, Peppercorns, Water and Kola nuts, are used as symbolic gestures in prayer, so that the child’s life may in turn be sweet, adventure filled, self sufficient, healthy and tasteful.

The name ‘Morenike’(moe-re-knee-ke), in Yoruba means ‘I have found one to cherish’ and is usually bestowed upon a much sought after female child. Taken from his sophomore album ‘ADESIJI’, the song has thus far turned out to become a favorite among fans and connoisseurs alike.


Shot as a time capsule on location in New York, the video storyline unfolds as he make my way to a local Botanica in search of said items for the mother to be.

Should the Gods deem him worthy of fatherhood, he has vowed to some day name his first daughter, ‘Morenike’

Artist: SIJI
Title: MORENIKE (VIDEO)
Label: IVY Records
Director: Siji, Scott Beardslee
Cinematographer: Scott Beardslee
Film Editor, Colorist: Siji