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Rema’s new video sparks fan reactions
Nigerian superstar Rema has everyone buzzing with the release of a new video that has quickly captured attention. The short clip, less than 10 seconds long, shows Rema gazing up at an image projected in the sky. This image, reminiscent of the Batman sky beacon, features a different design.
A few hours after the video surfaced, it was revealed that the beacon Rema was looking at was labeled “He is,” suggesting a shift in Rema’s identity from his previous “teddy bear” era.
Fans are speculating that this might signal the start of an album rollout, but there has been no official confirmation from Rema or his management, Mavin Records, who have remained silent on the matter. The mystery surrounding the video has only added to the excitement and anticipation among fans.
— REMA (@heisrema) June 18, 2024
Rema's new "He Is" logo by @_tifeboy & @niyiokeowo is too too crazy. pic.twitter.com/2gJgwzcADk
— Anthony Azekwoh (@AnthonyAzekwoh) June 18, 2024
In other news, Rema has made history by achieving one billion streams in the US for his hit single “Calm Down.” Released in 2022, the track has continued to gain popularity, including through its remix featuring Selena Gomez.
“Calm Down” reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, a rare accomplishment for Afrobeats songs. It also became the first Afrobeats track to top the American radio chart.
This milestone not only marks “Calm Down” as the first Afrobeats song to achieve one billion US streams but also makes Rema the first African artist to accomplish this feat.
This achievement is significant for the Afrobeats genre and highlights Rema’s impact on the global music scene and Africa as a whole.
REMA's "Calm Down" becomes the first Afrobeats song in history to earn over 1 billion on-demand streams in the US. pic.twitter.com/K29GwYULZI
— chart data (@chartdata) June 16, 2024