Ghanaian rapper and singer Kwesi Arthur has released the official music video for his song “Yawa (Hosanna)”, giving fans a visual interpretation of one of the standout tracks from his 2026 album, Redemption Valley.
The music video was released on September 9, 2026, and was directed by Derrick Arthur. The song itself is part of Redemption Valley, a project that explores themes of struggle, healing, spirituality, personal growth and self-discovery.
The new visual adds another layer to the song, combining lifestyle scenes with a more reflective storyline.
The ‘Yawa (Hosanna)’ Video Tells a Story of Growth
At roughly two-and-a-half minutes, the video moves through a number of stylish and carefully shot scenes, including elegant gatherings, scenic drives and moments that reflect personal growth.
Rather than relying entirely on a performance-focused approach, the video appears to complement the reflective nature of the song.
That approach fits well with the wider message of Redemption Valley. Kwesi Arthur has previously explained that the album represents a journey through struggle, survival and reclaiming himself. He has also spoken about becoming more vulnerable and using his music to address personal experiences.
Derrick Arthur Directs the Visual
The video was directed by Derrick Arthur, who has helped translate the mood of “Yawa (Hosanna)” into a visual story.
Kwesi Arthur himself announced the release, crediting Derrick Arthur for the direction and encouraging fans to watch the video on YouTube.
The production keeps things relatively clean and polished, allowing the different locations and scenes to carry much of the visual appeal.
Kwadwo Sheldon Makes a Cameo
One of the moments fans have been talking about is the appearance of Ghanaian YouTuber and media personality Kwadwo Sheldon.
Sheldon makes a cameo in the video and has also shared the official music video with his followers. Reports and social media posts surrounding the release have highlighted his appearance as one of the notable moments in the visual.
His appearance adds a familiar Ghanaian pop-culture face to the video without taking attention away from Kwesi Arthur and the song.
M.anifest Shows Support
Veteran Ghanaian rapper M.anifest also reacted to the release, praising the visual with the comment, “Ting set on the highest key!”
The reaction adds to the early attention surrounding the video, particularly because M.anifest is one of the respected voices in Ghana’s hip-hop scene.
‘Yawa (Hosanna)’ Has Already Built a Strong Audience
“Yawa (Hosanna)” is not a brand-new song. It was originally released as part of Redemption Valley in February 2026 and has continued to attract listeners on streaming platforms.
Kwesi Arthur’s official music pages list the song as the third track on Redemption Valley, with a runtime of about two minutes and 45 seconds.
The song has also remained among Kwesi Arthur’s notable tracks on streaming platforms, showing that there was already an audience waiting for the official visual.
The Visual Adds Another Chapter to Redemption Valley
One of the interesting things about the video is that it arrives months after the album’s release.
Instead of simply promoting a newly released song, the video gives an older track from the project another opportunity to reach new listeners.
This can be an effective strategy for an artist with a full album because strong visuals can introduce existing songs to audiences who may have overlooked them when the project first came out.
For Kwesi Arthur, “Yawa (Hosanna)” also fits naturally into the personal direction of Redemption Valley. The album has been described as a deeply personal project, with songs dealing with identity, change, spirituality and the experience of starting again.
My Opinion
I think the timing of the “Yawa (Hosanna)” video works in Kwesi Arthur’s favour.
Sometimes a good song can get lost when an entire album is released at once. Bringing back one of the songs with a well-produced visual gives fans another reason to revisit the project.
I also like the fact that the video does not appear to depend only on flashy scenes. The lifestyle elements, locations and storytelling give the song a visual identity while still leaving room for listeners to interpret it in their own way.
If the early reactions continue, “Yawa (Hosanna)” could enjoy a second wave of attention several months after the release of Redemption Valley.
Final Thoughts
Kwesi Arthur’s release of the “Yawa (Hosanna)” official music video gives fans a fresh visual experience for one of the songs from Redemption Valley.
With Derrick Arthur behind the camera, a cameo from Kwadwo Sheldon and positive reactions from figures such as M.anifest, the video has already generated attention across Ghana’s music community.
More importantly, it gives “Yawa (Hosanna)” another opportunity to connect with listeners and introduces a visual chapter to the personal story Kwesi Arthur began telling through Redemption Valley.
The video is now available on YouTube for fans to watch.
