In this digital age, music has never been more accessible thanks to online streaming platforms. One of the African artists who has conquered the world with his talent and catchy music is Rema. His mega-hit “Calm Down” recently reached an impressive milestone by surpassing 2 billion streams on Spotify, becoming the most streamed song by an African artist on the platform.
This remarkable feat was achieved thanks to both versions of the single, with the original having over 590 million streams and the remix featuring Selena Gomez surpassing 1.410 billion streams, a true feat.
In 2023, Rema’s track “Calm Down” in collaboration with Selena Gomez became the first Afro music single to exceed one billion streams on Spotify, marking a monumental moment for Nigerian and African music.
This new record added to the impressive list of feats achieved by “Calm Down” positions Rema as one of the most promising artists of his generation. The song also earned the Guinness World Record by topping the MENA chart.
Other records that “Calm Down” broke include the highest peak (No. 3) for a song by a Nigerian artist on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, as well as the title of the song by a Nigerian artist remained the longest (more than 52 weeks) in this same ranking.
Rema’s meteoric rise and the resounding success of “Calm Down” is a testament not only to his exceptional talent as an artist, but also to the rise of African music on the international stage. With such impressive numbers, it’s clear that Rema has captured hearts and playlists around the world, and her influence continues to grow.
Beyond the numbers, “Calm Down” embodies the perfect blend of catchy melodies, impactful lyrics and a successful international collaboration. This phenomenal success marks a new era for African music and confirms that Rema is not only a superstar in the making, but also an undisputed ambassador of the diversity and musical talent of his continent.
In short, with “Calm Down” surpassing 2 billion streams on Spotify, Rema continues to push the boundaries and leave an indelible mark on the history of African music, propelling the sounds of the continent onto the world stage with panache and audacity.