American entertainment polymath and fashion mogul, Kanye West on Sunday named Nigerian singer, Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ best song in the history of music till date.
Kanye West made this known on his Instagram platform.
Sharing a screenshot of the cover art of the single on his Instagram page, Kanye West wrote, “Best song in the history of music to date”.
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The single, ‘Essence’ is off Wizkid’s 4th studio album, Made In Lagos released in 2020. It featured fellow Nigerian musician, Tems. The single has remained one of the most sensational songs in modern Afrobeat history.
Essence, which was declared the official summer track of 2021, topped the billboard chart with its remix featuring Justin Beiber. It received numerous nominations at different award ceremonies including the Grammys and went on to win the BET Award for Best Collaboration.
The track which was released in 2020 was recently certified Gold by the RIAA after selling over 500,000 copies in the US. The feat is first for any African artist.
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