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Rema‘s Rave & Roses Ties Burna Boy‘s SNEP Triumph! Record-Breaking Week Looms
Afrobeats sensation Rema continues to carve his name in history as his debut album, ‘Rave & Roses,’ has now equalled Burna Boy’s ‘African Giant’ as the longest-charting African album on France’s SNEP Chart—an impressive 139 weeks!
This week, ‘Rave & Roses’ climbed one spot to #183 (+1), maintaining its strong presence. With just one more week, Rema is poised to break the record, further solidifying his status as one of Africa’s most influential global stars.
From viral anthems like ‘Calm Down‘ to dominating international charts, Rema’s influence on Afrobeats and the global music landscape continues to be unstoppable.
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Rema’s “Rave & Roses” TIES Burna Boy’s “African Giant” to become the longest charting African album of all-time on France SNEP official albums chart (139 weeks each). 🇫🇷
“Rave & Roses” sits at #183(+1) this week.
Will Rema break the 3 year-old record next week?🤔 pic.twitter.com/MX0p2NRFRk
— The Debut Hub (@thedebuthub) February 24, 2025
The Nigerian music industry is already setting the pace for what promises to be another eventful year, with top artists making their mark on the charts.
Leading the pack is Rema, whose latest single ‘Baby (Is It A Crime)’ has emerged as the most-streamed Nigerian song of 2025 on Spotify.
Released on February 7, 2024, after weeks of anticipation, the track samples ‘Is It A Crime’ from British band Sade’s classic album ‘Promise,’ blending nostalgia with Rema’s signature Afrobeats fusion.
Within just three weeks of release, the song has amassed over 14 million streams, making it the leading Nigerian hit of the year so far.
Following closely behind is OdumoduBlvck’s ‘Pity This Boy,’ featuring Victony, which has already racked up an impressive 7.5 million streams.