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Rema’s “Calm Down” set to break record for longest charting African song on Billboard Hot 100.
Afrobeats musician Rema has tied the record for the longest-charting African song on the Billboard Hot 100, with his smash single “Calm Down.”
Rema has risen to international fame as a result of the popularity of his smash tune ‘Calm Down,‘ which continues to top the charts and receive awards across the world.
Rema’s ‘Calm Down‘ has been on the Billboard Hot 100 for 35 weeks, matching the African record established by Wizkid with ‘Essence‘ featuring Tems and Justin Bieber.
The Mavin star has also broken his previous African record for the highest charting African song with a No. 5 entry, breaking his previous African record of No. 6.
With a top 5 record, the hitmaker is certain to create a new African record for the longest charting song, as he just needs one more charting week to complete this massive feat.
Rema has gained international recognition after the release of the remix of “Calm Down” with Selena Gomez, and the song has been certified Platinum in the US, UK, and France. It has also earned plaques in Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Austria, Canada, Poland, Greece, Netherlands, New Zealand, Denmark, and Portugal.
The song has made history by becoming the first African track to top the Billboard Pop Radio chart. On the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart, it also retains the record for the longest song to remain at No. 1.