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Rema’s “HEIS” Debuts On The Official UK Albums Chart.
Nigerian superstar Rema has achieved a new personal milestone with his latest album, “HEIS“, debuting at #90 on the UK Official Albums Chart.
Rema’s second album, released on July 11, 2024, has made a significant impact on the music industry, surpassing the success of his previous album, “Rave & Roses“. The 11-track album has taken the Afrobeat scene by storm, solidifying Rema’s position as a leading artist.
The success of “HEIS” marks a new era for Rema, who has silenced doubters and proven his dedication to his craft. With this album, Rema has consistently delivered quality music, cementing his status as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
🚨JUST IN: Rema’s “HEIS” debuts at #90 on the Official UK Albums chart.
— It is his first ever project to chart in the UK. 👏🏽📊🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/wBmLmjBZFT
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) July 20, 2024
As “HEIS” continues its journey, many more milestones are anticipated in the coming weeks. Rema’s fans are eagerly watching to see what’s next for the Afrobeat sensation.
The achievement is a testament to Rema’s talent and hard work, showcasing his ability to break barriers and push the boundaries of Afrobeat music. With “HEIS,” Rema has proven himself to be a trailblazer in the music industry.
In addition, Rema has achieved another milestone in his illustrious career, setting a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria with his latest album, ‘HEIS‘.
The album garnered an impressive 12.3 million streams, surpassing Olamide’s ‘Ikigai‘ which had 7.92 million streams in its opening week. This feat solidifies Rema’s position as a leading artist in the global exportation of Nigerian music.
Biggest first week streams on Spotify Nigeria in 2024
— @heisrema ‘HEIS’ — 12.3M
— @Olamide ‘Ikigai / 生き甲斐, Vol. 1’ — 7.92M
— @plutomaniapopi ‘Shakespopi’ — 5.7M
— @ayrastarr ‘The Year I Turned 21’ — 5.18M
— @YoungJonn ‘Jiggy Forever’ — 4.13M
— @temsbaby ‘Born in the Wild’ —… pic.twitter.com/rAymtHaxHW— TurnTable Charts (@TurntableCharts) July 18, 2024
Before releasing his new album, Rema dropped the single ‘Benin Boys‘ featuring Shallipopi, which set a new record for the most first-day streams for a song on Spotify Nigeria. ‘HEIS‘ also broke the record for opening day streams and recorded an impressive 1.99 million streams on its second day.
Rema’s feat with ‘HEIS‘ underscores his status as a global superstar, having previously scored Afrobeats’ first song to surpass 1 billion Spotify streams with his smash hit single ‘Calm Down.’