‘Essence’ by Wizkid featuring Tems has won the best R&B single at the 2022 edition of the Headies award.
The 15th edition of the Nigerian music awards took place at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta in Georgia.
Described as the song of the summer, Essence was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Global Music Performance in April 2022. It however won the best collaboration at the BET awards making Wizkid the most awarded Nigerian.
Since its release in April 2021 from Wizkid’s fourth studio album ‘Made in Lagos’, ‘Essence’ has continued to break records across the world. It is the first Nigerian song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard Global 200.
Other songs nominated in the category include “Baby Riddim” by Fave, “Beggie Beggie” by Ayra Starr Feat. Ckay, “Running (To You)” by Chike Feat. Simi, “Promise” by Niniola and “Sinner” by Adekunle Gold Feat. Luck Daye
