Grammy Award winner, Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid, and fast-rising singer, Temilade Openiyi also known as Tems, have debuted at number 82 on Billboard’s Hot 100 with their song, Essence.
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The platform is reputed for its music charts, including the Hot 100, Billboard 200, and Global 200, tracking the most popular songs and albums in different genres.
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The Billboard made the announcement and verification on their official Billboard Charts Instagram page @billboard, where they said “Essence” debuted at No. 82 on Billboard’s Hot 100 list”.
According to the post, it also verifies that this is Tem’s first chart appearance.
“@wizkidayo’s “Essence,” featuring @temsbaby, debuts at No. 82 on this week’s #Hot100. It earns Tems her first career entry on the chart,” Billboard said.
Wizkid’s third chart entry followed the success of “ One Dance” which peaked at No. 1 in 2016.
