Wizkid Reveals How He Met Tems

Afrobeats megastar Wizkid has shared the story of how he first connected with Tems, with whom he co-wrote the hit song ‘Essence’.

Speaking with Flaunt, Wizkid said he connected with her through her manager, Muyiwa Awoniyi.

The singer said he was a fan of Tems because she had some songs that he liked and there were some popular ones before they made ‘Essence’.

“Tems and I connected through one of my boys I’ve known for a while. He actually manages her,”

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“But, I was already a fan of hers since she had a few songs that I really liked and a few that were even popular before we made ‘Essence’.

“So, I would also say it’s ultimately the music that connected us," Wizkid said. 

Wizkid claimed that hearing newbies making good music reminds him of himself when he first started making music.

He said that knowing how important collaborations were when he started his career, he is always in music sessions with popular and unpopular artistes.

Wizkid said that as long as the connection is genuine and the music is good, he would always collaborate with artistes.

“Every time I hear a new, young artist in Nigeria making good music or doing something fresh, it sort of reminds me of myself back when I first started.

“I know how important collaborations were back then for me at that stage of my career. Even now, I still enjoy collaborating.

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“I’m always in sessions with other talents, both known and unknown. As long as the music is good and the connection is genuine, I’ll always collaborate with you," he added.

Wizkid said when he recorded ‘Essence’ with Tems, he knew the song was special and he is glad people appreciate it.

“That’s exactly how it was with Tems when we made ‘Essence’. I think after we finished the song, I tweeted ‘Tems and I made magic’.

“That’s truthfully how I felt making the song with her. I knew the song was special. I’m glad people appreciate it,” he concluded.