Nigerian pop sensation Rema has released his eagerly awaited new album, Heis. The album, which marks Rema’s first major project since 2022’s Rave & Roses, is now available as of Thursday, July 11. Fans can also enjoy the fresh single “Hehehe” along with the album’s striking artwork.

In the lead-up to Heis, Rema teased his audience with the Shallipopi collaboration “Benin Boys,” which premiered last month. The track made a significant impact, debuting at No. 13 on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart for the week dated July 6. Continuing his streak of hits, Rema released “HEHEHE” on Sunday, July 7, further building anticipation for the album.

Rema, whose real name is Divine Ikubor, first made waves with his debut album *Rave & Roses*, released in March 2022. The album included the global smash hit “Calm Down,” which later featured a remix with Selena Gomez. The track achieved monumental success, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping several charts, including the U.S.

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Afrobeats Songs chart for a record-setting 58 weeks. It also topped Adult Pop Airplay for two weeks, Pop Airplay for five weeks, Rhythmic Airplay for four weeks, and World Digital Song Sales for 32 weeks. “Calm Down” earned numerous accolades, including Best Afrobeats Song at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, Best Collaboration at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, and Best Afrobeats at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.

Since Rave & Roses, Rema has kept busy, releasing the Ravage EP and collaborating with various artists. Notably, he teamed up with Ice Spice on the track “Pretty Girl,” which they performed together for the first time on Saturday Night Live in October. He also worked with Feid, securing his first chart appearance and reaching No. 1 on Latin Airplay at the start of the year.

Heis showcases Rema’s continued evolution as an artist, blending his signature Afrorave style with new influences and collaborations. As fans dive into the new album, it’s clear that Rema’s star is only continuing to rise, solidifying his place as a leading figure in the global music scene.