Olamide Celebrates Rema’s Achievement, Billboard Charts Reflect Success
Rema's 'Calm Down' Sets Record as Most Streamed African Song on Spotify
In a remarkable achievement for African music, Nigerian artist Rema’s hit song ‘Calm Down’ has become the most streamed African song on Spotify, reaching an impressive 800 million streams on June 13, 2023. This milestone has been celebrated by fellow Nigerian hip-hop star Olamide, who retweeted the news with a caption of “Greatness.”
The news was first shared by Bizzle Osikoya, the founder of The Plug, on his Twitter handle with the caption “Amazing.” This achievement has not only been recognized locally but also on an international scale, with ‘Calm Down’ jumping two places to peak at Number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100. This extends its record as the highest-charting Nigerian song in the history of the chart.
The success of ‘Calm Down’ has been gradual but consistent, with the song becoming Nigeria’s biggest musical export, topping charts in numerous nations and receiving numerous certifications. The song has maintained its hegemony over the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Chart, further solidifying Rema’s position in the global music industry.
In addition to its success on Spotify and the Billboard charts, ‘Calm Down’ has also made waves on the Radio Songs chart, reaching the top 10 in early April. The song’s global reach was further amplified when Selena Gomez hopped on for a remix last August, contributing to its status as Afrobeats’ biggest crossover hit yet.
Rema’s achievement with ‘Calm Down’ is a testament to the growing influence and global reach of African music, particularly the Afrobeats genre. As the song continues to break records and top charts, it serves as a beacon of the potential and power of African music on the global stage.
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