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The Digest:

Wizkid and Tems’ 2020 hit “Essence” has been ranked among the world's best. According to Punch Newspapers, Rolling Stone placed the track at No. 22 on its prestigious list, cementing its legacy as a shimmering, soulful anthem that broke continental barriers.

Key Points:
  • “Essence” was ranked No. 22 on Rolling Stone’s 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century.
  • The publication described the track as “bewitching, shimmering, and impossibly soulful.”
  • It was the first Nigerian song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
  • The song earned a Grammy nomination for Best Global Music Performance.
  • It won the iHeartRadio Titanium Award for over one billion spins in the US.
  • Other Nigerians on the list are Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Davido.
  • The song is credited with launching Tems’ international career.
This recognition is more than an accolade; it is a cultural marker proving that the soul of Nigerian sound can captivate the world. Rooted in the Storm.

Sources: Punch Newspapers