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Rema makes history as ‘Raves & Roses’ records its 30th week on Billboard 200.
Nigerian sensational artist Divine Ikubor, known professionally as Rema, has made yet another historical accomplishment with his debut album ‘Raves & Roses’.
With his popular song “Calm Down,” which broke numerous worldwide records, Rema is one of the celebrities driving the Afrobeats to the World movement.
In another giant stride, Rema has set a new record for the longest-charting African album on the Billboard 200 with his debut album ‘Raves & Roses’ which clocks a historic 30th week on the chart.
With his RIAA Gold-certified fourth album, “Made In Lagos,” Nigerian megastar Wizkid previously held the previous record, which Rema now surpasses.
🚨. Rema's Album "Rave & Roses" Sets Record as Longest-Charting African Album on Billboard 200, Celebrating 30 Weeks on the Chart. pic.twitter.com/KV0WSAgA44
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Rema’s ‘Raves & Roses‘ continues to enjoy an impressive with the success of his global smash hit ‘Calm Down‘ featuring Selena Gomez.
With a peak position of number 5, “Calm Down” retains the record for being the highest-charting Nigerian song and the second-highest-charting African single on the Billboard Hot 100.
The single also holds the record for the longest number 1 on the Billboard US Afrobeats chart with a record 49 weeks at the top.
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