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Rema sets a new record for Nigerian music on the Billboard end of the year charts.
Rema has once again made history in Nigerian music with his groundbreaking achievements on the Billboard end-of-the-year charts for 2023. In a historic feat, he became the first African artist to appear on the Billboard end-of-year album chart.
The Afrobeat sensation Rema experienced an extraordinary 2023, with his hit single ‘Calm Down‘ reaching the top of charts in multiple countries, solidifying its status as the biggest African export yet.
In a groundbreaking achievement, Rema became the first Nigerian artist to have an album chart on the Billboard 200 year-end chart. His debut album, ‘Rave & Roses,’ secured the 157th position.
Rema’s presence on the Billboard end-of-the-year charts for 2023 extended beyond his album placement. The singer earned recognition in various categories:
Billboard Top Artists Year-end chart: Ranked at 41
Billboard World Albums chart year-end (‘Rave & Roses’): Secured the 3rd position
Billboard Hot 100 year-end (‘Calm Down’ remix): Claimed the 6th position
Undoubtedly, Rema had a triumphant 2023, continuously setting new records and pushing boundaries as the Prince of Afrobeats. He concluded the year as the second-ranking Afrobeats artist, following closely behind Burna Boy.
In addition to these achievements, Rema received Spotify’s acknowledgement for selling out the O2 Arena, and his track ‘Calm Down‘ featuring Selena Gomez reached an astounding 1 billion streams on the platform.
Rema’s outstanding success on the Billboard end-of-year chart reflects his significant impact in the United States, contributing to the advancement of African music on the global stage.