By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
The special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga has praised the global success of Wizkid and Tems’ hit single “Essence” following their Coachella 2026 performance.
On X, Onanuga expressed his admiration for the song and questioned its omission from the Grammy Awards.
In response to viral video clips showing Wizkid and Tems joining Canadian pop star Justin Bieber on stage to perform the “Essence” remix at the iconic California music festival, Onanuga tweeted support for the song’s legacy.
Onanuga wrote, “Still wondering why Essence did not win a Grammy. Great song, great rhythm!”
“Essence”, released in 2020, marked a significant milestone for Afrobeats and Nigerian music globally.
The song’s remix, featuring Justin Bieber, reached the top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number nine.