Virgil van Dijk x Vivendii: Collaboration on a one-of-a-kind fashion release inspired by Afrobeats

JBL and Vivendii are launching a special Afrobeats-themed fashion collection. Vivendii’s Afrobeats Capsule Collection combines their signature gradient, tie-dye-inspired aesthetic with JBL’s vibrant, eye-catching colors. It is based on traditional Nigerian plastic buckets and bowls, as well as JBL’s signature orange.

The collection includes a t-shirt, tracksuit, jacket, and backpack, as well as a striped football jersey inspired by Virgil van Dijk and the growing trend of personalized jerseys. Special variants of some of JBL’s most popular products, such as the JBL PartyBox 310 and JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi, are available in eye-catching colors that complement the apparel line designs.

Why has there been such a significant drop? “Music and fashion are inextricably linked.” Afrobeats allows young people to freely express themselves, so exploring its music and clothing with our ambassador and Afrobeats fan, Virgil van Dijk, was a thrilling experience for us. The Vivendii team’s work promotes self-expression while elevating the voices of sub-genres and cultures. This closely aligns with JBL’s ideals, making this collaboration an excellent fit.” Robert-Jan van Dormael is HARMAN’s Vice President of Integrated Marketing in EMEA.

“It’s all about the way people express themselves,” Jimmy Ayeni of Vivendii explained. “Every collection we’ve designed has a soundtrack, and this collaboration with JBL is no exception.” “We try to incorporate our musical expressions into fashion.”

In this short film, Van Dijk is joined by Vivendii founders Jimmy Ayeni and Ola Badiru as they explore the world of Afrobeats, as well as Dutch singer Amartey and Nigerian artist Deto Black, who help Virgil delve deeper into the genre.