A number of award-winning singer, Wizkid continues to soar to new heights in his musical profession as his hit tune Essence that includes Tems achieves one more milestone, receiving a 4X RIAA platinum plaque for surpassing 4 million items in gross sales in the US.
This was revealed in stories posted on-line on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
The tune, featured on Wizkid’s fourth album Made In Lagos, has loved immense worldwide success, solidifying its place as one among Afrobeats’ most distinguished exported tracks.
Since its debut in 2020, Essence has garnered widespread industrial acclaim, notably in the US, the place it reached No. 9 on the Billboard Sizzling 100 chart, propelled by a remix that includes Justin Bieber. The tune’s recognition soared additional when it was hailed because the “biggest tune within the historical past of music” by influential rapper, Kanye West.
On the 2021 BET Awards, Essence clinched the Collaboration of the 12 months award and acquired a nomination for Finest International Tune Efficiency on the sixty fourth Grammys, showcasing its impression on the worldwide music scene.
Notably, Essence additionally catapulted Tems into the worldwide highlight, marking her as the primary Nigerian feminine artist to debut a tune on the Billboard Sizzling 100. Moreover, her collaboration with Future on Wait For U secured her the excellence of being the primary Nigerian artist to debut at No. 1 on the chart and the primary Nigerian feminine artist to win a Grammy.
The success of Essence displays its enduring recognition and cultural significance, cementing its legacy as a standout observe within the realm of latest music.
