Tems, the internationally acclaimed artist recognized for her pivotal role in Wizkid’s chart-topping “Essence,” has sent shockwaves through the music world by announcing the unexpected release of a new single on December 8, 2023. The Grammy-winning sensation decided to use her Instagram feed to exclusively inform her fans of this thrilling news. Within minutes, over 23,000 members were excitedly awaiting the surprise release.

Tems has been making waves all around the world with her recent track “Me & U” which has her distinctive fusion of R&B and Amapiano. Her involvement with “Essence” catapulted her to global prominence, establishing her as one of Nigeria’s most esteemed musical exports. She released “Me & U” an R&B and Amapiano blend, in October 2023, and it not only received a warm reception but also secured a spot in the top 10 of the TurnTable Top 100.

This surprising statement was made via the artist’s Instagram account, which was intended to serve as a venue for exclusive news. One of the first significant disclosures on the site was Tems’ expression of excitement about sharing what she has in store for her devoted fan base through this channel.

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With her Grammy award for Best Melodic Rap on Future’s “Wait For U”,  Tems became the first female Nigerian musician to break through and is still breaking boundaries today. Her abilities also extend to the cinematic world, as she was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Soundtrack for the song “Lift Me” which was sung by Rihanna in the film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”. The song was nominated for Best Original Soundtrack at the prestigious 2023 Oscars.

Tems is about to captivate audiences with her next single, which is sure to build anticipation. This unexpected release is a lead-up to her highly awaited debut album, which will be released in 2024. Tems is a trailblazer due to her rise from international acclaim to Grammy triumph and her Oscar recognition, and her future musical ventures will likely continue to influence the global narrative of Nigerian music.

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The worldwide Afrobeat phenomenon Wizkid is still enjoying the success of his 2020 hit song “Essence” which just achieved a new milestone by being certified gold in France. The certification, granted by SNEP, the official certification agency of France, honours the song’s remarkable achievement of achieving over 15 million streams within the nation.

“Essence” which was released as a part of Wizkid’s Grammy-nominated fourth album “Made In Lagos” has come to represent the Afrobeats genre’s global dominance. ‘Essence’ has become one of the most certified African songs globally, and its recent gold certification in France is just the latest in a long list of foreign awards that demonstrate how successful it is beyond national boundaries.

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‘Essence’ reached unprecedented heights thanks to its collaboration with Tems and Justin Bieber, peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 16 on the UK Official Singles chart. Due to the single’s widespread appeal, platinum certifications were obtained for it in South Africa, the United States, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Canada.

Le titre « Essence » de Wizkid & Tems est certifié Single Or ! 📀

15 000 000 équivalents streams 🎧

Bravo ! 👏 pic.twitter.com/zL9oGTDUCr

— Le SNEP (@snep) December 4, 2023

“Essence” not only topped the charts but also received positive reviews and was nominated for a 2021 Grammy Award in the Best Global Music Performance category. Wikipedia’s entry for the song proudly lists its astounding ten award wins, which include the 2021 Soul Train Song of the Year and the 2021 BET Award for Best Collaboration.

‘Essence’ is a testament to the global acceptance of Afrobeats, even beyond its economic success. It shows how Wizkid can transcend cultural barriers and fascinate people all over the world. The song’s global voyage gains a touch of French flair with the gold certification in France, adding yet another chapter to “Essence’s” incredible success narrative.

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Oladips, a street-hop artist from Nigeria, has angrily denied rumours circulating that he staged a phoney death to support “Superhero Adugbo” his most recent album. Rather, he accuses fellow rapper Qdot of spreading false information. On November 30, 2023, Oladips expressed his annoyance on his Instagram story, claiming that bloggers and other people were fabricating the dispute to damage his name.

Oladips explained in his article that he never said in a video or post that the death announcement was a joke. He underlined that rumours and clout-chasing bloggers deceiving the public to get participation were the main sources of speculation on social media.

The rapper disclosed that he was struggling for his life at the time of the alleged death. He called Qdot out for posting ‘My gee is alive’ while his family didn’t know the truth about him. He said Qdot was misleading everyone needlessly and giving the impression that they had just gotten in touch. Oladips stated emphatically that he and Qdot had not communicated since January 2, 2022, and he promised to provide proof to support the entire story.

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Oladips called out his boyhood friend Wavy and accused him of adding to the false narrative by sharing old footage, in addition to confronting Qdot. Wavy had earlier made it clear that his tweet was the consequence of his denial of Oladips’ supposed “death”.

The issue began on November 15, 2023, when Oladips’ management declared his passing, claiming that the previous two years had been spent fighting a private disease. Fans expressed shock and condolences over the now-deleted tweet. During his tirade on Instagram Stories, Oladips notably neglected to mention that his management was the one who announced the death, which infuriated social media users. The public is still sceptical and doubts the authenticity of the entire incident as it develops.

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