Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema has reached an extraordinary milestone as his hit song “Calm Down” remix, featuring Selena Gomez, has officially surpassed *1 billion views on YouTube, making it the first Afrobeats song to achieve this feat. The milestone solidifies *”Calm Down” as the most-viewed Nigerian song on the platform, further cementing Rema’s position as a global superstar. The song, which blends infectious Afrobeats rhythms with Selena Gomez’s vocal charm, continues to break barriers and set new records for African music worldwide.

In addition to its YouTube success, “Calm Down” has also become the *first Nigerian song to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. The song peaked at **No. 3* on the *Billboard Hot 100*, marking the highest chart position ever for an Afrobeats track, and remained on the chart for over a year, becoming a mainstay in global pop culture.

Rema’s global breakthrough was further validated when he won the *Best Afrobeats Award* at the *2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs)* for “Calm Down”. The track has also achieved *7x platinum certification from the RIAA*, making it one of the most certified songs by a Nigerian artist.

The global success of “Calm Down” has propelled Rema to headline concerts in markets such as the United States, India, and the Middle East, where the song topped local charts and contributed to his rise as a household name. Its widespread influence was recognized with an inclusion in the *Guinness World Records*, further solidifying Rema’s status as one of the defining artists of his generation.

The achievement has been hailed as a “*culture-defining milestone” for both Rema and the entire Afrobeats genre. With *”Calm Down” continuing to break records, Rema’s star is rising as he leads the charge for African music on the global stage, showcasing Afrobeats’ growing influence worldwide.

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