Nigerian superstar Wizkid and fast-rising singer Tems have been nominated for the 2022 Billboard Music Awards for their remix of the groundbreaking single “Essence,” with Canadian singer Justin Bieber.
“Essence” was nominated for “Top R&B Song Finalists” alongside other talents such as Doja Cat, Silk Sonic, Giveon, and Justin Bieber.
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The Weeknd leads the nomination with 17 nods including top artist, top male artist, and top Hot 100 artist. His collaboration with Ariana Grande, “Save Your Tears (Remix)”, gets six nods. Doja Cat follows as the most nominated female finalist, with 14 nominations, including top artist, top female artist, and top Hot 100 artist.
Next is international act Justin Bieber, Ye (Kanye West), and Olivia Rodrigo, who each have 13 nominations.
The Billboard Music Awards will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
We are rooting for Wizkid and Tems.