Wizkid’s “Essence” Becomes First Nigerian Song To Reach Top 10 In Hot 100 Chart History

Wizkid’s popular sensational Song Essence has become the first Nigerian Song To Reach the Top 10 In Hot 100 Chart History. The Song hit a new peak of No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 on Monday, October 11, 2021,

“Essence” was released on October 30, 2020, as the eleventh track off his fourth studio album, Made in Lagos. It features Tems, a Nigerian artist who co-wrote the song alongside Wizkid. P2J and Legendury Beatz collaborated on “Essence.”

"Essence" by @wizkidayo and @temsbaby is the first Nigerian song to reach the top 10 in Hot 100 chart history.

— chart data (@chartdata) October 11, 2021

The duo expressed their affection for each other in the “sensual” song. On April 9, 2021, a music video shot in Accra, Ghana was released. Actually, the song gave Tems the exposure she needed in her music career and secured her more international deals, shooting her to fame in just a short time she emerged into the scene.

Wizkid’s “Essence” ft Tems Breaking Records

Recall that Essence became the first African song to go Platinum in the united states, after selling 1 million copies in America, under a year. The first Homemade African song in history, to achieve this.

Wizkid alongside Tems received their plaque at Novo Theatre, Los Angeles after his concert in the same theatre, while receiving the plaque, Wizkid appreciated his fans for their constant support, his whole team who contributed to the making of the song. He also appreciated and declared his love for Tems, where he noted that he is the CEO of rebel gang; the fan base for Tems.

“I love you baby girl you are special and you are a superstar. This is your time and moment and the world needs to hear this because it is special to me.

We have a Platinum record and I just want to say thank you to everyone involved in this from Tems to the producers, Legendary beats, these are my brothers from way back. I want to say we made a good beat.

”Thanks to the whole team from believing in the dreams from early, to my fans I appreciate you all and I pray God bless you all,” he said.

In a sequel report, the same song was certified Gold in Canada. Undoubtedly, Wizkid is one of the biggest artists in Africa making mark on the international scene.