Rema, a talented musician from Nigeria, has made history with his chart-topping hit song “Calm Down,” which features popular artist Selena Gomez. The track has steadily climbed up the charts, making its way to the number 8 spot on the highly coveted Billboard Hot 100, after originally debuting at 109 on the Billboard 200 chart.
This achievement is a significant milestone for the Nigerian music industry, as it is the first time a Nigerian song has ever reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Calm Down” has also made a considerable impact on other platforms, most notably YouTube, where it has accumulated an impressive 400 million views. Rema’s album, “Rave & Roses,” has also broken records as the longest-running Nigerian album on the Billboard Heatseekers Album Charts.
While this is Rema’s first appearance on the Billboard charts, Selena Gomez has added to her impressive resume with her ninth top 10 hit. Additionally, the growing popularity of the Afrobeat genre is starting to gain recognition from Billboard.
