Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, known professionally as Rema, has made history with his hit song ‘Calm Down’, which has become the first African song to earn over 1 billion on-demand streams in the United States. This milestone was confirmed by American Music Stats Company, Chart Data.
The song, which was originally recognized by Guinness World Record as the first number-one song on the world’s first regional streaming chart, MENA, has now achieved another significant feat. The remix of ‘Calm Down‘ with Selena Gomez was the first African song to hit the billion mark in Spotify’s history, and now the original version has joined this exclusive club.
This achievement is a testament to the growing global popularity of Afrobeats music and Rema’s significant contribution to the genre. ‘Calm Down’ has been a massive hit, and its success is a reflection of the increasing recognition of African music on the international stage.
