By Cynthia Johnson
Fast-rising Nigerian star, Rema, has achieved a remarkable milestone with his hit single, ” Calm Down,” reaching one billion streams on the global online streaming platform, Spotify.
The platform’s artiste and label partnerships manager for West Africa, Victor Okpala, disclosing this in a statement on Sunday, said this is in a clear testament to Rema’s artistry and global appeal.
Okpala said that Rema ranked among the top ten most streamed Afrobeats artists, according to data shared as part of Spotify’s Afrobeat, ‘Journey to a Billion Streams’ project thus, it was no surprise that the song had reached this milestone.
Quest Times reports that Rema’s hit single, Calm Down, featuring Selena Gomez, reaching one billion streams on Spotify, has made it the first African artist-led track to join the Billions Club on Spotify.
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Okpala also said “The achievement not only highlights Rema’s growing influence in the music industry, but also stresses the power of cross-cultural musical fusion in today’s interconnected world.
“This milestone is absolutely remarkable for Rema, marking a pivotal moment for this talented artiste and the entire Afrobeats community.
“It is clear that the genre is making a significant impact and gaining substantial influence on the global music stage, and we are excited to continue supporting it at Spotify,” Okpala added.
The billion-stream milestone on Spotify, Okpala explained, is no small feat, as it signifies the popularity of ‘Calm Down’ and Rema’s ability to create music that transcends borders and resonates with a diverse audience. Thus, Rema’s unique sound propelled him to the forefront of the global music stage, with the song having its highest streams from the USA, India, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Brazil.