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Justin Bieber brings out Tems and Wizkid at Coachella in viral “Essence” moment

Justin Bieber made a buzzy return to the Coachella stage this past weekend, surprising fans by bringing out Afrobeats heavyweights Tems and Wizkid during his set.

Wizkid and Tems at Coachella. Image:X/@wizkidsource

The moment marked one of the festival’s standout cross-continental link-ups, with the trio performing their global smash “Essence.”

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Bieber, who features on the remix, was joined by Tems and Wizkid on stage, leaning into a more stripped-back, melodic delivery that had the crowd singing along word for word. The performance highlighted how deeply Afrobeats has shaped global pop in recent years.Bieber’s set itself felt intentional and slightly unconventional. Instead of a heavily produced spectacle, he opted for a more intimate, performance-led approach, a choice that extended to how fans experienced it globally.

Wizkid and Justin bieber.Image:/@Bieberfever

Bieber hasn’t headlined Coachella in recent years, with his last appearances largely coming as guest features rather than full performances. This set, therefore, felt like a reintroduction, both to the stage and to an evolving sound shaped by collaboration. Alongside “Essence,” Bieber ran through a mix of his hits, blending older fan favourites with newer material, but it was his synergy with Tems and Wizkid that defined the night, a reminder of music’s increasingly global centre.

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