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Prism Prize Video: Najuah- Running

The 2019 Prism Prize for Best Canadian Music Video was awarded to Kevan Funk, for his clip for Belle Game’s Low. We will continue to profile noteworthy Canadian videos, including this one from a sibling duo from London, ON.

Prism Prize Video: Najuah- Running

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The 2019 Prism Prize for Best Canadian Music Video was awarded to Kevan Funk, for his clip for Belle Game’s Low. We will continue to profile noteworthy Canadian videos, including this one from a sibling duo from London, ON.


Najuah - Running

Najuah is a sister duo from London, ON consisting of Hanifa & Juliet. They draw inspiration for their music from their African roots and their Canadian heritage. In the song, you can hear African drums as elements in the instrumental. The music video projects a feeling of female empowerment. The song is about ridding yourself of past relationships and moving on in life.

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Credits:

Director: Ryan Thompson

DOP: Adam Seward Photography

Makeup: Shawnna Downing

Creative Director: Diana Lynn VanderMeulen 

Creative Assistant: Amy Blaxland

Film Assistant: Kyle Phillips

 

Song Credits

Written by: H.Sekandi, Chris Creglia, J. Sekandi

Produced by: Donovan Jarvis 

Mixed by: Gary Noble

Master by: Emily Lazar

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