Ari Belema Explained

Ari Belema
Cover:	Ari Belema cover.jpeg
Type:	Song
Artist:	Tonye Garrick
Language:	Kalabari, English
English Title:	I Love You
Recorded:	January 2015, Lagos
Genre:	Afro pop, RnB
Label:	Dahlia Entertainment
Producer:	Orbeat

"Ari Belema" is a song by Nigerian singer-songwriter Tonye Garrick, released off her forthcoming album.^[1] Translated to "I Love You" in English, "Ari Belema" was produced by Orbeat and released through Dahlia Entertainment on 18 February 2015.^{[2] [3]}

Background

"Ari Belema" was released in celebration of Valentine's Day. The wedding-themed lyrics depicts the joy and happiness of a bride who is about to be married.^[4] The music video for the song was directed by Wale Davies and released on August 27, 2015.^[5]

Release history

Music video release history

Personnel

Song credits

• Writing - Tonye Garrick, Ada Edolo
• Production - Orbeat

Video credits

• Director - Wale Davies

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tonye – Ari Belema. NotJustOk. 18 February 2015. 25 December 2015.
2. Web site: Tonye releases new song "Ari Belema" . . 18 February 2015 . 25 December 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151225215750/http://www.tvcontinental.tv/article/tonye-releases-new-song-ari-belema . 25 December 2015 .
3. News: Songwriter Tonye Drops New Song Ari Belema. P.M. News. Adebola. Bolatito. 20 February 2015. 25 December 2015.
4. News: VIDEO: Tonye – "Ari Belema". tooXclusive. al Yussuf. 27 August 2015. 25 December 2015.
5. News: Happy Birthday Tonye! WATCH her Wedding Themed Video ‘Ari Belema’ – I Love You. BellaNaija. 27 August 2015. 25 December 2015.
6. News: Ari Belema (I Love You). iTunes. 25 December 2015.