Coachella 2026 marked Justin Bieber’s first major live performance after years away, as he stepped back to focus on his health and family. Thus, the moment was both joyous and deeply nostalgic for fans.
That excitement extended to Wizkid FC, the devoted fanbase of Wizkid, especially with “Essence” on Justin Bieber’s setlist, the remix of the 2021 global Afrobeats hit also featuring Tems.
The trio delivered the song against a soft pink stage as the crowd was reminded of the tune that once ruled the summer of 2021. There’s a chance, according to some fans, that Bieber’s love for the track surpasses that of even Wizkid and Tems, given how enthusiastically he always performs it.
This isn’t their first rodeo. They previously performed the song together at Coachella in 2024, but this time came with a bigger stage.
Meanwhile, Justin Bieber became the highest-performing artist in Coachella history, with a $10 million paycheck.