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Wizkid and Tems win American Music Awards 2022 for Favorite R&B Song
Last night, Nigerian singer Wizkid and his collaborator Tems won the American Music Awards (AMA) 2022 for “Favorite R&B Song” with his global hit “Essence”. Big congratulations to Wizkid for picking up yet another international award for his global hit song “Essence“. The Starboy honcho won yet another award two years after he released the “Made In Lagos” album. Wizkid and Tems were earlier nominated for the “Favorite R&B Song” award at the AMA 2022 and went on to win the category. In deed, “Essence” has been huge in America after becoming a multi-platinum single selling millions of units in America. The AMA 2022 organisers announced the win during the award show at Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles. Congratulations to Wizkid and Tems. Congrats to @wizkidayo and @temsbaby! ̶...
DaBaby X Wizkid – “Essence” (Freestyle)
American rapper DaBaby jumps on the song of the summer “Essence” by Wizkid with his freestyle version. DaBaby is the next American artist to catch the “Essence” fever, he drops his freestyle version of the tune for fans. Earlier in the day, the rapper took his fans by surprise by putting out a video version of “Essence”. The song has been going crazy in America especially after Wizkid got Justin Bieber on the remix. Only a few days ago Wizkid dropped the “Made In Lagos Deluxe” album to warm reception. Listen, enjoy DaBaby X Wizkid – “Essence” (Freestyle) below. [embedded content] You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the ...
WizKid – Essence (Remix) ft. Justin Bieber, Tems Lyrics
Nigerian pop icon Wizkid dropped a remix of his chart-topper “Essence” with American pop superstar Justin Bieber and Tems. Here is the lyrics to Wizkid “Essence” remix featuring Justin Bieber and Tems. Nigerian pop icon linked up with his American counterpart Justin Bieber for his latest release. The new track is part of the “Made In Lagos” deluxe version which would be dropping soon. Wizkid – Essence (Remix) ft Justin Bieber Lyrics below. [Intro: Wizkid]Ohh naa naaOmo je ka shi ge ge woahOhh naa naaOmo ge wa j’ogedeOhh naa naaGirl, I no go let you goOhh naa naaOmo je ka shi ge ge woah [Verse 1: Tems]Say I wanna leave you in the mornin’But I need you now, yeah, yeahI find you, I give you all you needin’I know you what you like [Chorus: Tems & Wizkid]You don’t need no other bodyYou...
Wizkid’s “Essence” featuring Tem debuts on Billboard Hot 100
Wizkid has made an official entry into the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with his song “Essence” which features Tems. Nigerian pop icon Wizkid is currently making history as his song “Essence” off his fourth studio album “Made In Lagos” entered the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. “Essence” made an entry into the Billboard Hot 100 Chart at position 82. He becomes the first Nigerian musician to ever grace the Billboard chart with his solo single. The song has witnessed virality this summer as many music lovers in America keep discovering the tune, pushing the streaming numbers up. Currently, “Essence” has sold over 40,000 units in America. While “Essence” is currently on Billboard Hot 100, “Made In Lagos” is on the Billboard Hot 200 Albums Chart. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking ...
PDP governors celebrate Akwa Ibom governor at 55
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF), has congratulated the Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa-lbom, as he celebrates his 55th birthday anniversary. The Forum in a statement issued by its Director-General, C.I.D Maduabum, congratulated Emmanuel on his accomplishment. Maduabum said that the forum, under the chairmanship of Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, of Sokoto State, was proud to associate with Emmanuel. “The Forum is particularly enamoured by your numerous accomplishments and milestones since you assumed office as governor in 2015, Ibom Air company has continuously raised the bar in aviation successes and standard, growing to become one of the most resilient airline in the country in terms of safety and passenger comfort. “Your prudence in the management of state resources has been unco...
Lagos assembly begins audit of 57 councils
The Lagos House of Assembly has commenced an audit exercise for all the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. The Chairman, House Committee on Public Account (Local), Mojeed Fatai, made this known in a statement issued in Lagos on Saturday. Fatai said that the committee was expected to submit its report to the House after the weeklong exercise. The lawmaker explained that the exercise was aimed at checking probity and accountability in the local government administration as provided in the 1999 (Amended) Constitution. He said: “The essence of the exercise is to allow the committee go through the 2019 report of the Auditor General without fear or favour to any local council indicted by the officials of the Auditor General. “Also, t...
Keith Sweat & Bobby Brown Will Have VERZUZ Battle At 2021 ESSENCE Festival
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Louis / Getty Among the R&B giants living today, both Keith Sweat and Bobby Brown have enough hit records between them to go head to head and that opportunity is now presenting itself in epic fashion. The Triple OG vocalists will take on one another at the 2021 ESSENCE Music Festival in a special edition of VERZUZ later on Thursday (July 1). The announcement was made earlier in the week just as a recent VERZUZ event between Soulja Boy and Bow Wow recently concluded. This year’s ESSENCE, presented by Coca-Cola, launched on June 25 and totally virtual due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. VERZUZ, one of the many vital creative properties to emerge from the worldwide lockdown, has shown and proven that the digital broadcast format is a viable e...
Appeal court president inaugurates special court sitting 270 cases in Jos
The President of the Court of Appeal, Hon Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has organised a special court sitting in Jos where about 270 Motions and Appeals would be addressed for quick dispensation of justice. Justice Dongban-Mensem disclosed this on Monday during the inauguration of the special court sitting, held at the Court of Appeal Jos Division, Plateau State. She noted that the essence of the special sitting was to ensure quick dispensation of justice over motions and Appeals that have not been heard. She described the special sitting which started from Abuja, Lagos and Jos as apt and said any Court of Appeal Division that apply for the special court sitting would be given the opportunity. Dongban-Mensem applauded the Chief Judge of Plateau State, Chief Judge of Federal High Court and...
Ex-President Obasanjo visits Chicks market in Ibadan, promises improved system
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday assured members of the Day Old Chicks Merchant Association of Nigeria (DOCMAN) of improved system and the backing of the government. Obasanjo gave the assurance during his surprise visit to the market, Obasanjo Day Old Chicks Market, located at Oluyole Estate in Ibadan. The former president, who arrived at the market at about 9.20 a.m, was conducted round the congested market by Deacon Sunday Agusa, the General Manager of Obasanjo Farms, Ibadan. Newsmen report that there was massive turnout of traders at the market to welcome the former president amidst pomp and pageant. Obasanjo said that his attention was drawn to the existence of the market by his staff member and the use of his name to grow the market to an international standard on day-ol...
Senate passes amended AMCON bill, empowers agency to seize debtors’ assets
The Senate Wednesday passed the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria Amendment bill after considering the report of its Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions. The amendment bill passed by the upper chamber empowers the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria to, among others, take possession, manage or sell all properties traced to debtors, whether or not such assets or property is used as security/collateral for obtaining the loan in particular. It also empowers the corporation to access the Special Tribunal established by the BOFIA, 2020 for dealing with financial related matters. Presenting the report, Chairman of the Committee, Senator Uba Sani (APC, Kaduna Central) said the Committee engaged with stakeholders such as AMCON, Federal Ministry of Finance, ...
Ex-NOC official: National Sports Festival remains good investment in youths
Elias Gora, a former Secretary-General of Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), says the biennial National Sports Festival (NSF) remains a good investment in ensuring Nigerian youths are positively engaged. Gora told newsmen in Lagos on Monday that the Festival could however be improved upon to discover more talents for Nigeria. He emphasised on the need to also use the Festival to continue to promote peace and unity in the country. “It is an investment, and it has kept the youths busy. Other youths who watched would have been motivated. “So, with the height of insecurity in the country, such distraction is needed. “I was part of the officials and one thing I understand is the fact that these youths will rather focus on what they enjoy doing. They can’t be bothered about anything. “If we can in...
VIDEO: Wizkid – Essence ft Tems
Check out this brand new music video from Wizkid – “Essence” ft Tems out now. Nigerian music superstar Wizkid drops the long-awaited music video for “Essence” featuring the amazing Tems. The track is one of the top songs from Wizkid’s chart-topping fourth studio album “Made In Lagos“. The Starboy has had a good ride so far after grabbing his first Grammy award win last month for his contribution to Beyonce’s song “Brown Skin Girl”. The energy and chemistry between Wizkid and Tems in the visuals is effortless and beautiful. All fans have been looking out for this moment and now we finally have it. Watch, enjoy Wizkid – “Essence” ft Tems below. [embedded content] You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins wi...
