The Afrobeats prince himself, Rema, has reached another stratospheric milestone! His global smash hit, “Calm Down,” has officially surpassed a staggering 2 billion plays on YouTube Music, solidifying its reign as an Afrobeats anthem and cementing Rema’s position as a global music force.
This monumental achievement marks several firsts: “Calm Down” is the first Afrobeats song to ever reach 2 billion plays on any streaming platform, further solidifying the genre’s growing influence and global reach. Additionally, it’s the first song by a Nigerian artist to achieve this feat on YouTube Music, showcasing Rema’s ability to transcend borders and captivate audiences worldwide.
In the same vein, the original video has reached an impressive 571 million views on YouTube, and the remix with Selena Gomez has reached 799 million views on YouTube.
The 23-year-old Afrobeat artist’s new song, DND, has also reached an impressive 5 million views on YouTube, making his 128 videos to have gathered about 1.5 billion views.
With “Calm Down” reaching such dizzying heights, it’s clear that Rema is just getting started. This milestone serves as a testament to his talent, hard work, and dedication and sets the stage for even bigger achievements in the future. So, crank up the volume, because Rema’s reign is far from over!
