"Case" is a song by Nigerian singer Teni. Produced by Jaysynths, it was officially released on October 19, 2018.[2] The song won Best Pop Single at The Headies 2019.[3]
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| Single by Teni | ||||
| Released | October 19, 2018[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Genre | Afrobeats | |||
| Length | 3:22 | |||
| Label | Dr Dolor Entertainment | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Teniola Apata | |||
| Producer(s) | JaySynths | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Case" on YouTube | ||||
Background and composition
edit"Case" is a mid-tempo Afrobeats track that was produced by Jaysynths. Recorded primarily in Nigerian pidgin, its lyrics revolve around a girl going the extra mile to get the attention of her love interest.[4][5] In 2019, Teni was featured on YouTube's Artist on the Rise platform. As a result of the recognition, her videos were promoted on YouTube's U.S trending page, in social media ads, and at fan event appearances.[6]
Video and performance
editThe accompanying music video for "Case" was shot and directed by Director K outside Nigeria.[7][4] As of November 2019, the video has surpassed 18 million views on YouTube.[8]
In September 2019, Teni performed "Case" during an event attended by Aliko Dangote in New York.[9] Teni also performed the song at The Headies 2019 awards ceremony. Moreover, she performed "Case" with Mike Edwards of Big Brother Naija, Season 4.[10]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | The Headies | Best Pop Single | Won | [3] |
| Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
| City People Music Awards | Popular Song of the Year | Nominated | [11] | |
| AFRIMA | Best Female Artist in Western Africa for "Case" | Nominated | [12] |
Snazzy the Optimist version
edit| "Upgrade" | ||||
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| Single by Snazzy the Optimist | ||||
| Released | 2019 | |||
| Genre | Afrobeat | |||
| Length | 3:21 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | JaySynths | |||
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Nigerian Singer-songwriter and rapper Snazzy the Optimist recorded and released his case version in February 2019 with a different title “Upgrade” which was produced by Nigerian record producer JaySynths. The Guardian profiled him as A Rising Star, the voice of the Nigerian younger generation and described the song as a testament to his growth and adaptability.[13] The cover was originally released in 2019 and was redistributed in music streaming platform SoundCloud on 29 May 2020.[14]
References
edit- ^ "Teni The Entertainer Drops Two New Bangers, "Case" and "Shakeam"". Konbini. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ "Teni The Entertainer rounds up the Year with Two New Singles – Listen to 'Case' & 'Shakeam' on BN". BellaNaija. October 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Full list of winners at Headies 2019". The Nation Newspapers. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ a b "[Video Premiere] Teni – "Case"". tooXclusive. 19 October 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ "Artists We Know You Will Love". None on Record. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ Ohunyon, Ehis (20 February 2019). "Teni Case is featured as YouTubes Trending Artist On The Rise". Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ "New Video: Teni - Case". BellaNaija. 19 October 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ "Teni - Case (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ "Billionaire Aliko Dangote shows off dance moves in New York". Legit.ng. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ "TENI Wins BIG at the Headies". Echo Location Talent. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ "#CityPeopleMusicAwards: Nominees List Out". City People Magazine. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ "Our Guide to the All Africa Music Awards 2019". OkayAfrica. 9 September 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ "Snazzy: A Rising Star In The Nigerian Music Scene Showcases Versatility With "Upgrade"". The Guardian (Nigeria). 2019-02-12. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
- ^ Upgrade, retrieved 2023-05-19