September 10, (THEWILL) – Spotify, a global online streaming platform, says Nigeria’s fast-rising star, Rema, has achieved a remarkable milestone with his hit single, ‘Calm Down,’ reaching one billion streams on its platform.
Victor Okpala, Spotify’s Artiste and Label Partnerships Manager for West Africa, said the feat is a clear testament to Rema’s artistry and global appeal.
He said, according to data shared as part of Spotify’s Afrobeats ‘Journey to a Billion Streams’ project, Rema ranked among the top 10 most streamed Afrobeats artists on the platform.
He added that it was no surprise that the song had reached this milestone.
“Rema has achieved a remarkable milestone with his hit single, ‘Calm Down,’ featuring Selena Gomez, reaching one billion streams on Spotify. This is the first African artist-led track to join the Billions Club on Spotify.
“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.
“Rema, a Nigerian artiste, featured an American artiste, Selena Gomez, in a remix that took the world by storm.
“This milestone is absolutely remarkable for Rema, marking a pivotal moment for this talented artiste and the entire afrobeats community,” he concluded.
Ivory Ukonu is a versatile journalist with many years of experience, with entertainment and society reporting as her area of core competence.
