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With a big win at the 2024 ASCAP Awards for “Calm Down,” Rema strikes gold.
In a momentous win at the 2024 ASCAP Pop Music Awards, Rema solidifies his place in the music realm with “Calm Down.” London on da Track joined and accepted the prestigious Song of the Year award for the chart-topping hit.
Having dominated various Billboard charts since its release in August 2022, “Calm Down” has been a sensation, reaching the upper echelons of Pop, Adult Pop, and Rhythmic Airplay charts, even securing the third spot on the coveted Billboard Hot 100.
Well, despite a brief hiatus, Rema’s influence on the Afrobeat scene continues to thrive with his recent projects like the Ravage EP and collaborations such as “Soweto” with Don Toliver and Temple. Fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming collaboration between Rema and Shallipopi, poised to further elevate the genre’s evolution.
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Meanwhile, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has ignited a social media frenzy by placing himself on par with global Afrobeat heavyweights like Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.
Rema, celebrated for his chart-topping hits, took to his microblogging platform to assert that Nigeria boasts more than just three top-tier performers.
At just 24 years old, Rema has emerged as a symbol of Afrobeats’ resounding success on the global stage, amplifying the influence of African music worldwide.
His remarkable achievements not only elevate the standards of Afrobeats but also underscore Nigeria’s dominance in the international music scene, especially following his breakout hit, ‘Calm Down,’ featuring American singer Selena Gomez.