Rema and Selena Gomez’s global sensation Calm Down has etched its name in history as the most-watched African music video on YouTube, racking up an astounding 1.195 billion views and still climbing.
Originally released in 2022, the collaboration effortlessly merges Afrobeats with pop, pairing Rema’s distinct sound with Selena Gomez’s enchanting vocals.
The track became the first Nigerian song to surpass one billion views, solidifying Afrobeats’ position on the world stage. Uploaded to Gomez’s YouTube channel, the visual also set the record as the fastest African track to cross the billion-view threshold.
This latest feat cements Calm Down as one of the greatest Afrobeats crossovers of all time, smashing boundaries far beyond the continent.
From topping global charts to earning multi-platinum plaques across several countries, its influence remains unmatched. With over a billion eyes on it, Calm Down isn’t just a hit — it’s a cultural milestone that continues to shape the sound of modern music.
JUST IN 🚨🇳🇬
Rema & Selena Gomez’s “Calm Down” (official MV) is now the most viewed African music video of all time on YouTube (1.195B). 🎥📈
— It surpassed Saad Lamjarred’s “LM3ALLEM” (1.193B). 🇲🇦
🎨: @RemaStats pic.twitter.com/EZl6wU4wIh
— The Debut Hub (@thedebuthub) August 11, 2025
In other news, Rema 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.