Songstress Star Gyal Bancy, known privately as Aisha Bansi, has dropped the much-awaited visuals for her anthemic track “Kir Suallah Saeed Sare”.
Released on Thursday, the music video has already racked up over 1.8k views on YouTube, further cementing the song’s status as a cultural phenomenon.
The release of the video comes just a few days after she performed the song at the 2024 Zekula festival held at Kulungungu.
Two years after its initial release as a tribute to Kir Suallah Saeed, the revered chief of the Bortianor/New Weija Bissa community, ‘the song’ has evolved into an emblem of pride for her musical journey.
The video pays special attention to showcasing the grandeur and majesty of Kir Suallah Saeed’s palace in Bortianor. striking photographs capture the chief in his regal splendor, draped in colorful kingly regalia as he presides over ceremonial events. Other visuals depict him surrounded by elders and subjects in the grand courtyard, showcasing the intricate palace architecture.
The chief is also seen participating in traditional Bissa ceremonies, adorned in ceremonial garb, showcasing the beauty of the Bissa culture to the world.
Star Gyal’s powerful vocals, accompanied by the song’s infectious rhythm, have transcended boundaries, striking a chord with audiences across diverse backgrounds. The release of the video is poised to amplify the track’s universal appeal even further.
The song has become a rallying cry for the Bissa people, a celebration of their unity and a heartfelt homage to one of their leaders.
Star Gyal’s artistic prowess, coupled with the timeless power of music to unite communities, has birthed an enduring cultural phenomenon.