Wizkid hit becomes most Shazamed song in US

The hit song Essence by Wizkid has become the most Shazamed song in the United States.

Shazam, the app used to identify songs, tweeted the news and its congratulations to the Nigerian Afrobeats superstar:

Big congrats to @wizkidayo!!#Essence is now the most Shazamed song in the United States 🎉 pic.twitter.com/6swZKjAam9

— Shazam (@Shazam) August 30, 2021

The track was released last October on Wizkid’s Made in Lagos album – and also features Nigerian singer Tems.

A remix released earlier this month included Canadian pop star Justin Bieber, which has also boosted its popularity.

Essence was won critical appreciation – and was included in former US President Barack Obama’s top 30 songs of 2020:

Big congrats to @wizkidayo!!#Essence is now the most Shazamed song in the United States 🎉 pic.twitter.com/6swZKjAam9

— Shazam (@Shazam) August 30, 2021