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Rema becomes the fourth Nigerian artist to sell out the iconic O2 Arena.
Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter Divine Ikubor, known professionally as Rema, has now joined the ranks of esteemed Nigerian artists like Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, and Asake, having successfully sold out the renowned O2 Arena in London.
The award-winning singer is set to perform at the 20,000-capacity venue on November 14, 2023, and the confirmation of the sold-out status was announced by the O2 Arena X page on Monday, November 13, 2023.
In an additional update, Rema informed fans that the concert would be available for live streaming on YouTube, the world’s largest digital streaming platform. Anticipation for this event has been high, considering Rema’s remarkable growth and evolution as an artist, a journey he candidly discussed in a recent interview with the American producer Swiss Beat, revealing it to be unexpected and unforeseen.
While the specific setlist for the night’s performance remains unconfirmed, there is widespread speculation that top-tier artists might join Rema on stage, adding to the excitement surrounding the event.
.@heisrema is SOLD OUT. pic.twitter.com/0sS8lDLvMF
— The O2 (@TheO2) November 13, 2023
Rema’s song ‘Calm Down,’ featuring Selena Gomez, has achieved an impressive milestone by reaching 700 million views on YouTube, and it is edging closer to the coveted 1 billion views mark.
‘Calm Down‘ has emerged as one of Afrobeats’ most significant global exports, with the song topping charts in various countries and amassing record-breaking streaming numbers.
In another remarkable accomplishment, the music video for ‘Calm Down‘ featuring Selena Gomez has now reached 700 million views. While the total views of both the original and the remake have already surpassed 1 billion views, the Selena Gomez-assisted version is on track to become the first Nigerian music video to reach the 1 billion views milestone.