Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema has reached a significant milestone with his hit song “Calm Down,” featuring Selena Gomez, surpassing 1 billion views on YouTube—a first in Nigerian music history.
Rema’s achievements in 2024 have been remarkable. He has garnered numerous awards with chart-topping releases like “Ozeba,” “Aza Man,” and “Benin Boys” featuring Shalipopi, which have captivated audiences globally.
Additionally, “Calm Down” secured Rema a groundbreaking performance as the first Afrobeats artist to take the stage at the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony. Released in 2023, this collaboration with Selena Gomez has made waves on the Billboard charts and achieved several impressive records.
Rema has also received a prestigious Grammy nomination for the 2025 awards ceremony, set to take place in Los Angeles, USA.
