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Rema hits 2 billion career streams on Spotify.
Nigerian Afrobeat superstar Divine Ikubor, known professionally as Rema, has continued to soar in the music industry, and as a lead artist on Spotify, he has now amassed 2 billion career streams.
This accomplishment demonstrates the widespread popularity and recognition of Rema’s music among listeners on the platform. It’s a remarkable achievement and a testament to Rema’s talent and appeal as an artist.
With his number-one hit single “Calm Down,” which has reached the top of the charts in the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, the US, and the UK, Rema is one of the artists driving the global exporting of Afrobeats.
The Mavin Star has officially reached 2 billion career views on Spotify as a solo artist following the success of his tune “Calm Down,” which saw additional success with the remix featuring Selena Gomez.
Rema has crossed the 2 Billion mark for streams on Spotify as a lead artist.
– He joins Burna Boy as the only Afrobeats artists to accomplish this feat. pic.twitter.com/EBCfdw3TEu
— HYPETRIBE (@hypetribeng) July 5, 2023
Following the success of his international mega-hit “Calm Down,” Rema joined the select group of Nigerian artists who have amassed over one billion Spotify streams in 2022. A year later, he is quickly moving to the top of the list.
In addition, ‘Calm Down‘ has achieved mega international acclaim including becoming the most streamed Nigerian song on Spotify and the most watched Nigerian music video on YouTube.
The single peaked at NO. 3 on Billboard Hot 100 and UK Official Singles Chart. It has earned plaques in the US, UK, France, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, Greece, Spain, Norway, and several other countries.