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    Rema Makes History with Highest-Grossing U.S. Concert at MSG

    Emma TeeBy No Comments2 Mins Read

    • Rema Achieves Career-High with Sold-Out Madison Square Garden Show on HEIS Tour

    Rema Makes History with Highest-Grossing U.S. Concert at MSG
    Rema Makes History with Highest-Grossing U.S. Concert at MSG

    Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema has reached a new pinnacle in his global ascent, earning his highest-grossing U.S. concert to date with a $794,000 performance at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City.

    The show, part of his ongoing HEIS Tour, drew 10,595 attendees, filling 82.10% of the iconic venue’s capacity. This achievement not only marks a personal best for Rema but also underscores the continued global rise of Afrobeats as a dominant cultural force.

    Widely regarded as one of the most prestigious stages in the world, Madison Square Garden has hosted legendary acts across decades. For Rema, who emerged from Benin City, Nigeria, and gained international acclaim with his genre-blending sound that fuses Afrobeats, trap, and alté, headlining MSG is more than a career milestone; it’s a cultural statement.

    The HEIS Tour, named after his enigmatic alter ego and 2024 album HEIS, has thrilled audiences from Benin to London, and now New York, with its immersive production, high-octane choreography, and fan-favorite tracks like Calm Down, Holiday, and Charm.

    Rema’s MSG success cements his status as one of Africa’s most influential artists, opening doors for other young talents across the continent and redefining what it means to be a global pop star from Nigeria.

    As Afrobeats continues its meteoric rise, moments like this prove that the genre and its stars are not just participating in global music conversations; they’re leading them.

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