Case (song)
2018 song by Teni
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"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]
Background and composition
"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
The 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
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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]