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  • Updated: October 06, 2021

Wizkid's 'Essence' Ft. Tems Certified Platinum In The US

Wizkid's 'Essence' Ft. Tems Certified Platinum In The US

Afrobeat superstar Wizkid's song of the summer 'Essence' featuring fast-rising songstress, Tems, has been certified Platinum in the US.

This feat makes it the first African song to hit that milestone.

The presentation followed Wizkid’s show at The Novo in Los Angeles as part of his Made in Lagos tour. 

While accepting the plaque, Wizkid said: “We have a platinum record and I just want to say thank you to everyone involved in this, from Tems to the producers Legendury Beatz. These are my brothers from way back. Thanks to the whole team for believing in the dreams from early [on]. To my fans, I appreciate you all and I pray God blesses all of you.”

Wizkid and Tems

This comes a few weeks after 'Essence' was certified Gold in the US.

It is important to note that it is the original version that was certified platinum and not the remix with Canadian singer, Justin Bieber.

Essence is Wizkid's second song to be certified this year. 'Come Closer' featuring American Singer Drake certified Gold and Platinum in Australia and the United Kingdom in April.

'Essence' is one of the tracks on Wizkid's 'Made in Lagos' album (which has surpassed 100 million streams across five platforms) and the collaboration with Tems has only made the upcoming artist more prominent.

Ever since the release of the song, American socialites and celebrities like Kevin Hart, Khloe Kardashian, Malika Haqq, Kylie Jenner, and more have all vibed to it.

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