‘Essence,’ along with songs by Doja Cat, Silk Sonic, Given, and Justin Bieber, was nominated for Top R&B.
Wizkid is the first Nigerian act to have his own song nominated for the prestigious award as a result of this nomination. His collaboration with Drake earned him his first Billboard Music Award nomination.
The Billboard Music Awards are an international US-based award show that will take place on May 15, 2022.