Rema’s track Calm Down, featuring Selena Gomez, has set a remarkable record by surpassing 1 billion views on YouTube. This milestone not only cements Rema’s influence globally but also makes “Calm Down” the first Afrobeats song to achieve this landmark. The remix has also topped multiple international charts, including the Billboard Hot 100, and has become the first African song to reach over a billion streams on Spotify as well, with over 1.5 billion streams recorded.
Beyond this, Rema became the first Afrobeats artist to perform at the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony, where he showcased “Calm Down” to a worldwide audience. He has further solidified his international presence with continued chart-topping releases like “Ozeba” and collaborations with artists like Shalipopi.
