Published: August 16, 2025
For a while, it seemed Bucky Raw was fading into the shadows of his old rival turned best friend, Christoph. Then came Still Me—a ruthless reminder that Bucky remains the venomous cobra of Liberian hip-hop, striking without remorse at doubters who mistook his silence for weakness.
Rumors swirled of him joining Christoph’s label under 2Switts, despite concerns that TME lacked the expertise to elevate his career. The whispers painted a worrying picture: Bucky reduced to a pawn in Christoph’s game. The idea of him touring Nimba—Christoph’s stronghold—at a time when the county mourns fallen idol Prince Johnson, felt like selling his birthright, paving the way for Christoph to be crowned king. Respect in hip-hop is often born of boundaries, and fans feared Bucky was erasing his.
Then Still Me dropped.
With mafia-like precision, Bucky tore through the speculation, unleashing his raw defiance. Cinematographer Sayou Tequah Jr. matched his energy with visuals drenched in symbolism and cinematic flair. Watching the video, it’s hard not to imagine Sayou envisioning Bucky as Don Corleone from The Godfather. Every frame elevated the lyricist’s punchlines, cementing their synergy as one of Liberia’s most powerful creative pairings.
Sayou Tequah Jr. is no ordinary filmmaker. His eye turns music videos into timeless cinema. To call him “genius” feels inadequate. His name itself has become shorthand for brilliance, taste, and vision. Work with Sayou once, and your career image is sealed.
The video brims with layered symbolism. A staged burial mocked those who wrote Bucky off, while an elderly man’s warning about wicked friends pointed to betrayals the rapper has weathered. A spinning wheel, children circling a soccer ball, and even a clown were not accidental. Spiritually, the circle represents infinity; Sayou seemed to say Bucky’s legacy is eternal, his music forever young. The clown, meanwhile, caricatured the skeptics who wake daily to the reality that Bucky still sits unshaken on his throne.
The cast’s maturity, the striking costumes, and the carefully chosen locations gave the video a timeless richness. Vocalist Giftii Blaq added her own stamp, showcasing a voice that deserves its own spotlight.
With Still Me, Bucky Raw and Sayou Tequah Jr. have delivered a cultural moment for Liberian music. Sayou is already the favorite for “Music Video of the Year” with Boifatty’s Gana Gana. Now, with Still Me, he has presented the country with another masterpiece. Either way, the win will be collective.
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