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Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ reaches 700 million views on YouTube in road to 1 billion.
Rema’s song ‘Calm Down,’ featuring Selena Gomez, has achieved an impressive milestone by reaching 700 million views on YouTube, and it is edging closer to the coveted 1 billion views mark.
‘Calm Down‘ has emerged as one of Afrobeats’ most significant global exports, with the song topping charts in various countries and amassing record-breaking streaming numbers.
In another remarkable accomplishment, the music video for ‘Calm Down‘ featuring Selena Gomez has now reached 700 million views. While the total views of both the original and the remake have already surpassed 1 billion views, the Selena Gomez-assisted version is on track to become the first Nigerian music video to reach the 1 billion views milestone.
The single “Calm Down,” released in February 2022 as one of the lead singles from Rema’s debut album, has achieved remarkable success across Africa and beyond.
This track not only topped charts in North Africa, India, and the Middle East but also earned Rema a Guinness World Record.
In addition, it reached the impressive position of No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in Nigeria and charted on the UK Singles Chart, while making its mark in multiple European countries.
At the 2023 MTV EMAs, ‘Calm Down‘ secured victory in the inaugural Afrobeats category, besting competition from other superstars like Davido, Burna Boy, and Asake.
As Afrobeats continues to expand its international reach, ‘Calm Down‘ has emerged as the continent’s most widely exported song, propelling Rema to international recognition and commercial success, solidifying his position as a leading figure in Afrobeats.
Rema & Selena Gomez's "Calm Down" has surpassed 700 Million streams on YouTube 📈.
•It is the most-viewed music video by an Aftobeats artist on the platform. pic.twitter.com/fDPyZVUPLL
— The Top Charts ® (@topchartsafrica) November 7, 2023