Slimcase pays tribute to Wizkid, recreates iconic 'Essence' music video

Nigerian singer Slimcase has expressed his admiration for Wizkid by recreating the music video for the superstar's hit song Essence.

Slimcase shared the tribute video on his Instagram page, highlighting the song's achievements. This includes its nomination for Best Global Music Performance at the 64th annual Grammy Awards.

In the post, Slimcase praised Wizkid's fourth studio album, Made In Lagos, and noted that Essence was the first Nigerian sound to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 and Global 200. Also, he described the song as a "classic" that remains popular to this day.

Additionally, Wizkid took notice of the tribute and reposted Slimcase's video on his Instagram story. He responded with a heartfelt message: "Love you."

Meanwhile, Slimcase's gesture has sparked excitement among fans, who appreciate the display of unity and respect between the two artists. Lastly, the tribute builds anticipation for Wizkid's upcoming album, Morayo, which Slimcase eagerly mentioned in his post.