Spotify has announced that the emerging Nigerian star, Rema, has achieved a remarkable milestone with his hit single “Calm Down,” amassing one billion streams on the platform. Victor Okpala, the Artiste and Label Partnerships Manager for West Africa at Spotify, shared this exciting news in a statement.
According to Okpala, this achievement is a testament to Rema’s artistry and global appeal. As part of Spotify’s “Journey to a Billion Streams” project, focusing on Afrobeats, Rema secured a spot among the top 10 most streamed Afrobeats artists on the platform.
Okpala emphasized that reaching this milestone with “Calm Down” is not surprising, given the song’s popularity and Rema’s musical talent. He noted that this achievement is significant for Rema and the entire Afrobeats community.
“Calm Down” is particularly noteworthy as it features American artist Selena Gomez, making it the first African artist-led track to join the “Billions Club” on Spotify. This accomplishment highlights the power of cross-cultural musical fusion in today’s interconnected world and underscores the impact of Afrobeats on the global music stage.
Spotify is excited to continue supporting Afrobeats and recognizes the genre’s substantial influence in the music industry. Rema’s achievement with “Calm Down” further solidifies the genre’s position on the global music scene.