| "Case" | ||||
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| Single by Teni | ||||
| Released | October 19, 2018 [1] | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| 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 | ||||
"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]
"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]
The accompanying music video for "Case" was shot and directed by DK 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]
| 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] |
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