Rema featuring Selena: ‘Calm Down’ hits 1 Billion on YouTube
Rema has just hit a groundbreaking milestone with his smash hit “Calm Down” featuring Selena Gomez, crossing 1 billion views on YouTube. This feat makes it the first Nigerian song to reach such a massive audience on the platform, cementing Rema’s place in Afrobeats history.
Since its release in 2023, “Calm Down” has been unstoppable. The collaboration with Selena Gomez, a global pop sensation, brought a unique twist to the track, blending Afrobeats vibes with a mainstream pop appeal that captivated fans worldwide.
The song dominated Billboard charts, stayed on repeat in playlists, and collected streams on platforms across the board.
Rema’s rise has been impressive, and 2024 has been a banner year. With hits like “Ozeba,” “Aza Man,” and “Benin Boys” featuring Shalipopi, Rema’s sound has taken over music charts globally, establishing him as a top player in Afrobeats.
His growing influence even landed him a performance at the prestigious 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony, making him the first Afrobeats artist to ever perform there.
As if that weren’t enough, Rema’s success with “Calm Down” and other chart-topping tracks has earned him a Grammy nomination for 2025, an incredible honor in the global music arena.
For African artists, the 1-billion-views mark is a rare achievement on YouTube, and Rema has joined the ranks of those pushing African music into the global spotlight.
This collaboration has been a winning formula since its release. It brought together Rema’s fresh Afrobeats vibe and Selena’s massive fanbase, taking the song to a level few could have imagined being in the music industry.
Fans around the world are celebrating this huge accomplishment, and Rema’s journey shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
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