Case (song)
| "Case" | ||||
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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 | |||
| Teni singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Case" on YouTube | ||||
"Case" is a song by Nigerian singer Teni. It was officially released on October 19, 2018 and produced by Jaysynths.[2] The song won the Best Pop Single at The Headies 2019.[3]
Background and composition
In 2019, "Case" earned Teni a recognition from video streaming platform, YouTube as trending "Artist On The Rise", thus making her the first African artist to be named such and her videos were promoted to YouTube's US trending page, in social media ads and fan event appearances at YouTube Spaces.[4]
"Case" is an Afrobeats inspired track and was produced by Jaysynths. It's a mid-tempo record and the lyrics revolve around a girl doing the extreme just to get the attention of her crush and also protect him but got turned down by the lover boy who appreciated someone else.[5] The song is primarily in Nigerian Pidgin and a genre pioneered primarily by Nigerian musical style and elements.[6]
Promotion
An accompanying music video for "Case" which was shot outside Nigeria was released on the same day as the audio and was directed by DK.[7][5]
In September 2019, Teni performed "Case" during an event attended by Aliko Dangote in New York, US, and the African richest man danced to the song.[8] During The Headies 2019 Awards night, Teni also performed "Case" alongside Mike Edwards of Big Brother Naija, Season 4.[9]
As of 4 November 2019, the video has garnered up to 18 million views on YouTube.[10]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Headies | Best Pop Single | Won | [3] |
| City People Music Awards | Popular Song of the Year | Nominated | [11] | |
| The Headies | Song of the Year | Nominated | [3] | |
| AFRIMA | Best Female Artist in Western Africa for "Case" | Nominated | [12] |
References
- ^ "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 c "Full list of winners at Headies 2019". The Nation Newspapers. 21 October 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "New Video: Teni - Case". BellaNaija. 19 October 2018. 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.
- ^ "Teni - Case (Official Video)". YouTube. 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.