Onanuga Declares Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ Grammy-Worthy
Filmogaz.com reports Bayo Onanuga praised Wizkid and Tems after their Coachella 2026 set.
Onanuga is special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy.
Coachella collaboration
Viral clips showed Wizkid and Tems joining Justin Bieber onstage at Coachella. They performed the remix of “Essence” to a large crowd.
Onanuga’s reaction on X
Onanuga declared the song “Essence” Grammy-worthy. On X, he said he still wonders why the track did not win a Grammy.
He praised the song’s rhythm and enduring appeal. His post added to online discussion about award recognition.
Chart impact and legacy
“Essence” was released in 2020 and helped push Afrobeats into new markets. The record became one of Nigeria’s most internationally recognised songs.
The remix with Justin Bieber reached the US Billboard Hot 100 top 10. It peaked at number nine on that chart.
The Coachella moment renewed debate about global recognition for Afrobeats artists. Fans and industry figures reacted strongly online.
Filmogaz.com will continue to monitor responses and developments around the song and its legacy.
