Case (song)

"Case"
Single by Teni
ReleasedOctober 19, 2018[1]
Recorded2018
GenreAfrobeats
Length3:22
LabelDr Dolor Entertainment
Songwriter(s)Teniola Apata
Producer(s)JaySynths
Teni singles chronology
"Shake Am"
(2018) 		"Case"
(2018) 		"Pray"
(2018)
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]

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

"Upgrade"
Single by Snazzy the Optimist
Released2019
GenreAfrobeat
Length3:21
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)JaySynths
Snazzy the Optimist singles chronology
"Ekele"
(2018) 		"Upgrade"
(2019) 		"Seluna"
(2021)

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

  1. ^ "Teni The Entertainer Drops Two New Bangers, "Case" and "Shakeam"". Konbini. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Teni The Entertainer rounds up the Year with Two New Singles – Listen to 'Case' & 'Shakeam' on BN". BellaNaija. October 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Full list of winners at Headies 2019". The Nation Newspapers. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  4. ^ a b "[Video Premiere] Teni – "Case"". tooXclusive. 19 October 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  5. ^ "Artists We Know You Will Love". None on Record. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  6. ^ Ohunyon, Ehis (20 February 2019). "Teni Case is featured as YouTubes Trending Artist On The Rise". Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  7. ^ "New Video: Teni - Case". BellaNaija. 19 October 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  8. ^ "Teni - Case (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  9. ^ "Billionaire Aliko Dangote shows off dance moves in New York". Legit.ng. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  10. ^ "TENI Wins BIG at the Headies". Echo Location Talent. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  11. ^ "#CityPeopleMusicAwards: Nominees List Out". City People Magazine. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  12. ^ "Our Guide to the All Africa Music Awards 2019". OkayAfrica. 9 September 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  13. ^ "Snazzy: A Rising Star In The Nigerian Music Scene Showcases Versatility With "Upgrade"". The Guardian (Nigeria). 2019-02-12. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  14. ^ Upgrade, retrieved 2023-05-19