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Rema’s ‘Rave & Roses’ hits milestone on Billboard chart
Rema’s acclaimed debut album “Rave & Roses” continues to make waves on the Billboard charts, reaching a significant milestone by spending an unprecedented 100 weeks on the prestigious Billboard World Albums chart.
Released in March 2022, the album is now the second Afrobeats project to achieve this milestone, following Wizkid’s “Made in Lagos,” which spent 133 weeks on the chart.
“Rave & Roses” has been a global phenomenon, charting in numerous countries worldwide. It peaked at number 81 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it the second longest-charting Afrobeats album on this chart, behind King Sunny Ade’s record of 29 weeks.
On the Billboard World Albums chart, “Rave & Roses” is the only debut Nigerian album to spend over 40 weeks and is one of only two Afrobeats albums currently on the chart, sitting at number 5 with a total of 51 weeks.
The album’s success has been bolstered by numerous certifications worldwide. It is the first African album to be certified Gold in Poland, Platinum in Canada, and Gold in France. Additionally, it has eligible Gold certifications in Belgium, South Africa, and the USA, as well as a Platinum certification in Switzerland.
The album’s lead single, “Calm Down,” has significantly contributed to its global impact. The song has amassed over 2 billion streams across both versions, making it the most-streamed Afrobeats song of all time. “Calm Down” also earned Rema a Guinness World Record as the first number 1 song on the MENA chart and has sold over 20 million units worldwide.
Rema’s achievement with “Rave & Roses” is a testament to the growing global recognition and popularity of Afrobeats music.
🚨Only TWO Albums by African acts have spent 100 WEEKS on the Billboard World Albums chart:
“Made in Lagos” by Wizkid (133 Weeks)
“Rave & Roses” by Rema (100 Weeks) 🆕Mainstay. 🇳🇬🦇🦅 pic.twitter.com/nJvZ68q32r
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