Spotify [/b]has made an exciting announcement, revealing that Nigeria's rising star, Rema, has achieved a remarkable milestone. His hit single, "Calm Down," has now amassed an astonishing one billion streams on the platform, solidifying his status as a global music sensation.
This revelation comes directly from Victor Okpala, the Artiste and Label Partnerships Manager for West Africa at Spotify, who shared this incredible news in a statement released on a Sunday.
Okpala didn't just stop at the big number; he emphasized that Rema's achievement is a testament to his exceptional artistry and his ability to capture a worldwide audience.
Moreover, Okpala shed light on the fact that Rema had a significant role to play in Spotify's "Journey to a Billion Streams" project, focusing on Afrobeats. In this project, Rema solidified his position among the top 10 most streamed Afrobeats artists on the platform, underlining his prominence in this vibrant music genre.
Speaking about this extraordinary feat, Okpala expressed that it's no surprise that "Calm Down" reached this impressive milestone, given its immense popularity and Rema's undeniable musical talent.
He remarked, “Rema has achieved a remarkable milestone with his hit single, Calm Down, featuring Selena Gomez, reaching one billion streams on Spotify. This is the first African artist-led track to join the Billions Club on Spotify.
“The achievement not only highlights Rema’s growing influence in the music industry but also stresses the power of cross-cultural musical fusion in today’s interconnected world.
“Rema, a Nigerian artiste featured an American artiste, Selena Gomez, in a remix that took the world by storm.
“This milestone is absolutely remarkable for Rema, marking a pivotal moment for this talented artiste and the entire afrobeats community.
“It is clear that the genre is making a significant impact and gaining substantial influence on the global music stage, and we are excited to continue supporting it at Spotify,” he concluded.
