MTV Buzzworthy 's Chris Ryan gave a positive review of the video , stating that it " marks a change in the way we look at music videos as a medium -- it 's less a music video , more a modern art montage with a heavy dose of ancient Egyptian imagery and possible references to Michelangelo 's " The Creation of Adam " ( with a fair Kanye-esque helping of chesty females ) . In it , Kanye West ironically builds an unattainable artistic empire fit for a king ( or pharaoh ) , while condemning the role power plays in our lives . So much to think about . " Beningo of '' Daily News '' compared the video to the work of Michael Jackson , calling it an event of a video . Hitfix 's Katie Hasty mused that West " put on a crown for ' Jesus Walks , ' so it was only a matter of time before he ascended into heaven " , describing the video as a " little weird , a little funny " . The video for " Power " earned multiple nominations ; Best Special Effects and Best Art Direction at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards , Best Visual Effects and Best Urban Video at the 2010 UK Music Video Awards. , along with Best Hip-Hop Video at the 2011 MTV Video Music Aid Japan
2011 MTV Video Music Awards
2011 MTV Video Music Awards
Power (Kanye West song)