Wizkid - Essence (From The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon) ft. Tems

Music video by WizKid performing Essence (From The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon). (C) 2021 Starboy Entertainment Ltd., under exclusive license to RCA Records
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[@amab1853]

so happy to see WizKid & Tems getting the recognition they deserve!!

[@dennissimpson8074]

🔥 summer jam of🪕🎶🎼🎤🎤 2022

[@constancefields8329]

Old as I am I love this song wen I first heard it n I'm up there in age its the jam!!

[@martibaby]

This guy sold out o2 arena in London in minutes !Living legend !

[@Icom-coco_.]

Finally. I’ve been jamming this jam for about 2 years and it’s been fire from day 1. Since I’ve discovered Afrobeats, it rekindled my love for new school hip hop.

[@mariescott1514]

Same

[@brilliancemusic6095]

Tems is serving us beauty, body and vocals!

[@PatinaEdochie]

Righttt 💯🔥🔥🔥

[@JUSILLPOET-qk4hu]

Yes finally someone that looks and shaped like me!! 🥰

[@kathyannoliver7918]

There voice is everything

[@Monsterdamage12]

If anyone ever doubt the existence of God.... only God can make something so beautiful, in such a ugly world. God is good!!!!

[@wiltuhoward8164]

I love her, very classy

[@lxsat9601]

She sounds the exact same as the studio version, she's insane

[@thecabriaalysee]

Literally!!

[@rockfresh5359]

natural talent is rare

[@ben...807]

For real!!!!!

[@celinaandrade9918]

idk i love her but it sounds rly autotuned....

[@charbreconley7168]

@@celinaandrade9918 she sounds good

[@mallichafullwood5928]

She is EVERYTHING! I pray she doesn’t conform to anything commercial. She is beautiful 🙌🏾

[@ms.miraclewalking982]

She definitely is so authentic and beautiful. I hope she doesn't either but it seems she is deep into her roots.

[@marsale1]

So so so beautiful!

[@Nemesio609]

It just happened thanks future 😂😂

[@mittromney8750]

the best advice to give her stay in africa she doesnt need any american influence

[@mallichafullwood5928]

@@Nemesio609 ikr! Smh but it’s just a feature 🥴 Can’t hurt right? 😉🙃🙂

[@treylewis2162]

Wow Tems sounds amazing live!! Her voice is the essence in this song indeed

[@benjaminonyekwere6099]

Tems obviously killed this track and made it trend world wide

[@oghenetejiriakpoyomare6113]

They both killed it

[@TRELL3132]

Not gone lie without her vocals I wouldn’t listen to this song

[@benjaminonyekwere6099]

@@TRELL3132 me too

[@TRELL3132]

@scott ryananthony u people??? Stop categorizing me with the rest because god honest truth I don’t know who tf wiz kid is never heard a song from him other than this one. And as I said my initial statement only reason I like this song is because of the singing which before watching these live performances I thought was his vocals never knew who tems was never knew it was a woman so continue on homie lol

[@Nandikamagezane]

And this song doesn’t need no other body to sing it but Tems✨

[@justice1674]

hint alicia keys

[@Me-ty8dd]

THANK YOU!

[@toursbydee]

@@justice1674 I love Alicia, but nah.

[@crispychips9507]

I see what you did there..

[@chinablanco8787]

Exactlyyyyy

[@shittuoreoluwa8519]

Who is still here 2024🥰🥰...... Next generation, kindly know Nigeria music is doing great during my lifetime. Most especially my role model Wizkid FC🦅🦅taking afrobeat to the next level

[@cmunnerl]

Her voice is so unique

[@Giselle_Glam594]

It's too deep

[@GotDaMShaEshaE]

@@Giselle_Glam594 nope

[@renesmeetotaram5011]

​@MyaMya💋 gurl u can sing???💀💀

[@OsheyBaddest]

@@renesmeetotaram5011 right 💀

[@1truek269]

I never get tired of this song ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@staciabelcher28]

I promise!!!

[@olohunwa]

I actually appreciate it more now out of Nigeria than I did . There are so many artists back home vying for attention

[@ryanpop2544]

Ong 😫

[@Cautape22]

Cover for this song 🙏🏾😌👑❤️🎶 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqqyl4WBmsqhabc

[@stevenahama3780]

I also can 👂 hear this song 100X....I hear,feel different things and memories of the past and hope for the future..

[@TheNurseandNerd]

Tems been holding ALLLLLLLL dis body from the world to heighlight her actual talents 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💞💞💞💞💞

[@denishagardener4317]

Lol that’s what I said. Tems build nice Idk she was shape like that!

[@TheNurseandNerd]

@@denishagardener4317 This is why real Talent does, the blessed body is extra to the masterpiece.

[@deandrewilliams3356]

Tems is self conscious about her body. That's why she doesn't show it. She doesn't like it. Crazy right?

[@zazatv6822]

She's incredible and beautiful😘

[@BeneathandBetween]

@@deandrewilliams3356 she just has strong Christian Values .

[@leegrogan2409]

Tems represents the mother country! Where our curves, vocals and beauty come from!

[@winterwalker6074]

A gorgeous dark skin black woman with vocals, I know that's right 👏🏿

[@chattingstreatswithcrystal5205]

Tems looking so beautiful and finally coming out of her comfort zone .. Tems ur the epitome of a black woman with curves and natural body so many die for ur exact looks from ur head to ur toes , Thank u Wizkid for bringing her to the front 💚💚💚

[@michelle_ybm]

I’m here for her natural body for real! 😍

[@mizcooleyfbt2601]

She hasn't shown her body because she wants to repaint the narative for women in the industry. She doesn't want to be looked at for her body. She's really deep into religion.

[@dend5965]

yes, perfectly stated. she is indeed epitome of black women curves

[@msamarteifioa6593]

Don't forget the melanin

[@courtscarnival9683]

@@mizcooleyfbt2601 🧡🧡

[@MsLolaTaylor]

I didnt know Tems was stacked like that 😍🥞

[@binizzy]

Sweardown!!!

[@Livingindecibels]

The exact reason why she’s been hiding her body😂😂

[@eventplanner461]

Right! She's giving BAWDYYY

[@etherealnesss1]

Mama got a whole bakery behind her,damn her shit phat😩beautifull💕

[@ladinai90]

BBW ❤❤❤ Tems is thick up 🍰

[@juehlwillis4699]

No FLESH Exposed...No Blonde Hair to the Ground...And Still a CLASS ACT....Love It!!!

[@americanskeptic1559]

Tems is the most beautiful woman in the industry. The way she doesn't give her flesh to the eyes of men and still just destroys all these other women artist

[@baggins4857]

I was telling my family the same thing. She has not been westernized and I pray she continues to bless us with her powerful presence in that way. Asè 🙏🏾

[@pipedownpaulneatyourpudding]

@@baggins4857soon come

[@kindacrazyAna14]

Wizkid always wears his clothes with such an essence always confident

[@oghenetejiriakpoyomare6113]

💯💯

[@slimtina]

🥹

[@chigbogubright3557]

Nostalgic!! At this point I think Wizkid and tems should have a whole album together just two of them it would be lit asf

[@butterflykisses1222]

I couldn't have said it any better! Lol👍🏽

[@slimedusa]

🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@rockfresh5359]

💹💹💹💹💹

[@tatiyanab8758]

His entire album is filled with Bangers. No skips!!! I'm obsessed with his singing tone!!

[@janetb6413]

He’s the truth 🙌🏻

[@therealtj9294]

Very true! I got on it late but listen to it daily

[@janetb6413]

@@therealtj9294 #madeinlagosdeluxe Also listen to other works and feats he’s been on..

[@therealtj9294]

@@janetb6413 I have definitely been down many Wizkid wormholes😂 amazing music

[@tatiyanab8758]

@@therealtj9294 I was late too but I'm making up for lost time lol

[@siennacrippen]

This live sounds equally as good as regular “radio” version 😍🤤

[@butterflykisses1222]

🤦🏽‍♀️ Big Wiz needs to just come out blazing with his own fashion line! His fits are perfect everytime!! He stays representing with his style! Fashion Icon.

[@tarabrown740]

True! 💯

[@PROD5VE]

WizKid and Tems are a huge inspiration to me and I WILL produce a song for them one day. 🙏🏼

[@virgohontas]

🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Lovereign383]

Yassss

[@_desha_thatgurl._8867]

MANIFEST!

[@asandakhathi]

No you won't. Sorry for the negative energy but it's virtually impossible. Not at your age. Sorry

[@PROD5VE]

@Kaleesi Drago🌎 thank you 🙏🏼 drop a sub and be apart of the journey!

[@darineshaakintola391]

Tems is a different kind of black! 👑

[@Jojodone]

Thank you Wiz Kid for bringing her 🙏 to the forefront, and not succumbing to the typical Hollywood colorist demands, and still keeping it exceptional...

[@princedavido]

Lol, is wizkid in hollywood?

[@adaorahi]

Wizkid is an African man and most of them love all shades of color in women in Africa.

[@Jojodone]

@@princedavido no he's not and I know he's a big artist but as long as I could remember most artists or producers always still want to have an appeal to the American market and therefore sometimes bend to the Hollywood standard... thus why I commend him for sticking to his ideals.

[@Jojodone]

@@adaorahi I know and we love that

[@bkdime27]

Facts. And I like the fact that he and her kept it 💯 percent African.

[@janetb6413]

It’s the ad-lib , swag , drip and his flow for me… “I’m stroking your body baby “ is my fav part … 🔥🔥🔥 Wizkid extended his lead 🎶🙌🏻

[@ogunolarasheed4965]

Wizkid's ad-libs on songs have always been on 💯.

[@omotayofolarin6077]

Q=7e7³uhh 93rd, 32nd Street 8️⃣ and ⁿJn hh

[@badboymilli3741]

💯

[@consuellashephard9289]

He has that drippy swag for sure and smoothness I love it

[@decentlyrics8055]

kzbin.infoYHF0W5K35pE?feature=share

[@NatashaHayes68]

This is song is very profound for me..TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE .It was playing on the way to the hospital to see my mum who was passing away at the time 😢.I can finally listern to it without crying.🥰. GOD I MISS HER DREALY. Go and give your mum a big hug. Time is of the essence. IT HAPPENED TO FAST.. LOVE HARD AND FORGIVE QUICK. BLESS YOU ALL .🙏🌻☮️ I LOVE YOU MUM..I KNOW YOUR WATCHING OVER US.XXXX

[@leahnole9771]

To Peace and Love: So Very Sorry for the loss of your Mother! May God Comfort You and Wrap you un his ARMS!

[@h-mca7919]

May her soul rest with The Lord in Heaven... be consoled!

[@NatashaHayes68]

@@leahnole9771 😇 Thank you bless you and yours.🥰

[@NatashaHayes68]

@@h-mca7919 She is definitely at peace. bless you.😇🥰 Thank you

[@brotherayoade2]

Got me emotional 😢

[@tereesemcnair8322]

Their voices work magically together. They both hold it down in a very unique way. I was so focused on Tems and her uniqueness but had to take a double take on WizKid...his voice is so sensual and beautiful in this song... Yessss...definitely for the Grown and Sexy, love it !

[@devonobenjamin3492]

Wizzz😢

[@sherylglover120]

Black people are so beautiful and awesome. Love both and this amazing song. It pits me in a somber mood every time I hear it. It is a relaxing vibrant song you cruise ,sing, and nod to. Wizkid is fine too!

[@MsMak03]

Somber mood??

[@adamblack6867]

Only Africans blk Americans are a lost cause .

[@sherylglover120]

@@adamblack6867 its your fault for putting us in a lost state

[@sherylglover120]

@@MsMak03 like I said

[@Mia-840]

Those are not Black people they are Africans Africans are not Black

[@dayv9969]

Tems it's serving us everything 💯 great bawdy, vocals & vibes 🔥 wizkid never fails he Is amazing 💯🔥❣️

[@eldotjay]

*This live version is clean!*

[@PrinceMontrey]

AF

[@carolynhowell9768]

My jam!!!!!!

[@Iammusko]

🖤🦅

[@rosedevereux2391]

INSANELY clean.

[@ronaldlawrence2229]

Nice to hear "romantic" music from this generation instead of "lust" "drugs" and "violence."

[@sashav.3189]

Most African music is usually uplifting and has romantic lyrics. Songs like Jerusalema are super uplifting, Tina savage also has a lot of uplifting lyrics. Africans seldom use profanity or talks of violence. That’s an American thing.

[@prissylily25]

@@sashav.3189 girl shut up.

[@tyh-jastewart9464]

@@sashav.3189 Tina?? lol it’s a balance just like anywhere else . I listen to their rap. Soo yea but who is Tina savage?? U meant Tiwa

[@rurumg2322]

Star boy, don’t kill me. I didn’t know it was a Nigerian music. All hale to the KING of AFRICA. N I G E R I A.

[@qwinjessy2583]

Her voice is the essence in this song indeed 😁

[@OwolabiEsther]

Isn't Tems just so beautiful 🥺?!

[@dettashella]

African women are so beautiful even without trying. She's fully clothed and still looks like a Godess

[@monamoye4817]

She is a very beautiful woman

[@pussydestroyer69285]

She's just so naturally beautiful to me. Omg. Maybe I'm overreacting but wow

[@mauriciowinston5293]

Sho nuff

[@SonnyMeadows]

🥰

[@rockfresh5359]

unlike American women they need a pound of makeup and weave with lashes to feel good ...while harshly judging menz natural looks

[@amateurgaming3248]

Let's admit it we love the song because of Tems voice, she made it special

[@vbarden6394]

😂🤣 why can’t folx just love a song for how it makes them feel without tryna make one feel less than to big up another smh it’s literally HIS song and without HIM putting her on it, many wouldn’t know about HER.

[@rockfresh5359]

stfu femenist they both make the song GO‼️‼️ man and woman 💯💯💯

[@DOMOLOVER199912]

@@vbarden6394 cute but I agree when I looked up this song I looked up “you don’t need no other body song” haha

[@juehlwillis4699]

ABSOLUTELY!!!!

[@ekerevera2286]

U re mad....She should have sang it alone na

[@vasilisaa4120]

First time I have seen Tems in something tight. Girl got that banging West African body. I swear Ghanaian and Nigerian woman has that body, even when they are skinny their body seems proportioned. She is a beautiful woman and she is 🔥. Wizkid whole album has been my fav since I got introduced to it in 2020 by someone I was dating, I left him but this album will be my forever lol

[@emmanuelezeudo4629]

Yeah she is loosening a little bit

[@drequploads6142]

Actually west Africans are generally not built like this...this body is mostly found in East and southern parts of Africa where there is a high concentration of the bantu ethnic group... in nigeria there are a few bantu people like igbo who could have these types of bodies but if you really want to see curves, head to the great lakes region and southern Africa ...

[@10gallons]

Wiz is the definition of SWAG. He’s got that X-factor.

[@DaniMacc]

Okayyyyy Tems it's the natural bawdy fa me 😍

[@iLolz19]

This whole time I had never seen a video or live performance, and I thought Tems was a male by the voice! Glad I stand corrected. Loving African pop getting the recognition it finally deserves! This African American approves and loves!

[@Iseethroughyou100]

I love Tem's voice

[@ThinkKThink]

I came for this. She is everything

[@outcastnails8552]

Tems oh my lord gyal shape goodtt ❤❤🔥🔥🔥💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾my song afro beat to di world 🌎. Big ups from Jamaica 🇯🇲 to all my Nigerian people 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@daidailee9800]

Wow 😯 I never knew a female was singing this! She sounds amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I love this song 🎵

[@me-meluv6921]

Facts I thought I was the only one.

[@tracybuys5881]

Me either until I seen her at power house! Love this song

[@conceitedminaj]

Tems the truth....flawless with a natural body 💪🏿💪🏿

[@fallhasfellboo8430]

💯

[@simonsez1787]

💯

[@osasogieidahosa1327]

Starboy number one the best musician and the best dresser the number one in afrobeat rock that baby guy 👑👑❤💯👌🔥🦅🦅🐐🐐🐐🦅💯🔥🔥❤🇳🇬🇪🇦👌

[@sandrinemarie5968]

It’s wizzy social distancing and minding his business for this performance for me 😂

[@ihediwastephen7577]

But tems voice is really the essence in this song... Tems voice made this song a hit

[@solangegarcia536]

The Absolute

[@jernnine1]

Tems is a brick house, so beautiful and talented

[@shayma87]

tems is such a goddess

[@sbss924]

This song brings so much joy- it is a pure classic. And I love me some Tems!! I love them both.

[@Lolalenice]

I never have a problem complimenting other women but babyyyy I am MESMERIZED by Tems. She is stunning I mean beauty body talent and has self respect I just love her

[@debraspivey3500]

Can this guy get a fashion line because he be serving for real

[@Rellstv50]

Tems voice is absolutely beautiful

[@georgekeylot1423]

Nigeria has top 3 best music artist in Africa

[@MickJay3]

Shout out to Lagos Nigeria 🇳🇬 🌿🕊🇳🇬🌿🕊🇳🇬🌿🕊🇳🇬🌿🕊 much love from Oakland California 🇺🇸❤💯🇺🇸❤💯🇺🇸❤💯🇺🇸❤💯

[@islandempresshope7619]

So glad more Afropop is showing up here in the mainstream stations.🔥❤🙌

[@davidowens5412]

Tems 🔥🔥🔥 thicka than a snicka 😮

[@kjack3211]

The live performance sounds like the recording!! Real talent right here 🔥🔥🔥

[@arkie622]

Those Nigerians are fire Yall should that

[@ebiyejombo]

Ok Tems! I mean I knew she was packing but I didn't know it was that much heat back there! Gadamn!

[@nahandacomeaux770]

I walk into the nail and spa salon and they're playing songs on KZbin. I graciously walk over and say, "pardon me sir but would you mind if I could please listen to some vibes while I get my Mani & pedi". He replies "only if I can vibe as well".... No sweat my boy....I turn on MIL and had the whole shop in a big mood. The owner says "you know I love the jams"... I reply, "it's Wizkid...thank me later"🦅❤️ I bump Wizzy in every part of my day! Keep it coming baby! We love you from NOLA (New Orleans, Louisiana)💗💖💫🦅

[@rodgrzelly9516]

Daaaamn, the live performance was lit🔥🔥🔥, Tems nailed it with her consistent soft voice.❤🎤🎵 Wizkid got so much talent👌

[@hermp1174]

🗣Who knew that Tems had this type of Bodddeee🎶. Yeah yeah 🎵

[@chester6014]

Yesss finally someone with a natural look yessss 😃

[@jhonscott3487]

Wow They sound really good for live show I love this hit !

[@patriceturnipseed9226]

Tem's voice is so hauntingly beautiful.

[@abumykael8660]

Tems beautiful brain, beautiful voice , beautiful body structure...Your a superwoman hanging out with a superman...kudos to you guys!!!

[@covergirl1419]

This was the jam of 2021 on periodt!

[@christieo2463]

Get it Sis🇳🇬🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@heakiller4621]

When you see Tems… you understand why they hate black beauty, ITS UNMATCHED. Dark skin honey pot🔥❤️🔥

[@victorgodwin6970]

Gosh Wiz is smooth asf

[@rooseveltheath]

Can watch tems All day long... she's a video all by herself... lordy 😍

[@vannamom1990]

Wow! Live sounds even better. 👏🏽 This song is definitely one of a kind.

[@derrickbraithwaite-mais8469]

Africa in the building stand up black excellence doing it right.🎉🎯💯🖤🔥🔥🔥

[@TrvisXXIII]

The thickness on her 🔥🔥 jeeezus

[@nwatson2773]

Tems writes, sings, is classy, curvy and beautiful! Total package!

[@fallhasfellboo8430]

I agree

[@lesky6167]

Tems😍😍... The body... The vocals.... She's Soo magical... Like a goddess

[@tierrasanea9560]

Tems is freaking gorgeous.🥰✨

[@skysky-lt1es]

They are sp beautiful together😍😍and the black woman is always beautifully stunning as usual.

[@johnnelson9137]

Tems so fine!! Natural beauty from the mother land!! 🙏🏾💪🏾😍

[@MoreeKampMedia]

I really love this song R&B is back with a different flavor we need more music like this.❤

[@realestatebykemi]

This is Afrobeats with some R&B.

[@roxanenguessan8957]

It's Afrobeat

[@teeteeme5752]

Rnb ?? Afrobeats sir...

[@DJTEDDY507]

It is Afrobeats, however it has R&B influences

[@iammfreee6701]

exactly, just what I was waiting for

[@cbutlermk]

Phenomenal performance! Beautiful voice and lady, Tems! Wiz, y’all did that! Congratulations

[@justlejohn]

Please make a music video that includes the very good musicians playing their music. The music is a big part of the success!

[@tpatt3511]

Tems looks like a Goddess from the stars come to 🌎

[@jesselle_]

😍😍😍 Okay ma’am! Skin glistenin, thighs thighing, outfit cute, bommmb vocals yesss

[@ShawnPlusOne]

Her voice is mesmerizing just electric she rocks my soul. 🔥

[@justlejohn]

TEMS is not just a singer, she is ready to star in movies.

[@omisefunfagbenroamusan9829]

Tems is drop dead gorgeous.

[@brianbangura1325]

TEMS rocks my world.she is so beautiful and damn she can sing.

[@winnerwinner5992]

Big Wiz and Tems are very much booked and busy🥳🥳🥳🥳 I am sooooo proud of you Wizkid❤... God will never let them play on your banjoooo NEVER... Blessings upon Blessings. AMEN ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@PDizzo]

Timeless Classic! This song will never old!

[@kenadavis4274]

Tems is so beautiful and talented.

[@zalinawashington7446]

This song will never get old💯❤️🔥

[@mzbeauty88]

Tems reminds me of Sasha that was singing with Sean Paul just giving vocals and beautiful skin and body ...damn damn 😍

[@antowalk2743]

This voice calms a man after a day of grind. This sister is a volcano

[@MrCarltonjsmith]

OH MY GOD SHE'S STUNNING!

[@1bebairie]

The Kid is so talented. I've listen to most of his music and it is good. This is one of my favorite songs.

[@musafauisiaq1974]

Trying to listen to blessed and you'll never regret it I promise.

[@thomfrank9987]

30 yrs + is a kid? 🤣

[@portiantsako476]

@@musafauisiaq1974 the whole Album is a masterpiece

[@sadiqlanre2682]

I don't get.. Who's the kid?? A 31yrs old man??

[@playflagstudios2447]

@@thomfrank9987 🤣🤣🤣

[@Dominiquetd]

Tem's voice is so gorgeously unique 😍😍

[@tbsreed]

The bass is funky

[@abdulazeezidrisadewale-pd6nh]

I will never stop believing that wizkid Essence is the best Afrobeats song of all time ❤