“Essence” by Wizkid is still gaining ground internationally as it made it to Billboard list of 50 best songs to have been released this year.

Essence which features Tems, off Wizkid much-acclaimed “, Made in Lagos” album was released in 2020 and has been put on Billboard list of 50 best songs to have been released this year.

Billboard released its list on Tuesday, the 8th of June 2021. They described “Essence” as living up to its title, and capturing the essence of the whole album.

This Billboard feature is coming barely a week after Wizkid and Tems covered Apple Music’s RnB now playlist in the United States.

“Essence” is evidently gaining ground outside the country and it is lovely to see its growth. Tems also recently emerged no. 1 on Billboard’s “Next Big Sound” list.