Rema, the Afrobeats sensation, has reached a significant milestone with his album ‘Raves & Roses,’ which has now surpassed 100 weeks on the Billboard 200 Global Chart. This achievement further cements his position as a leading figure in the global music scene.
The album’s success has been largely driven by the mega-hit single ‘Calm Down,’ which has not only dominated charts but also set several records. ‘Calm Down’ earned Rema a Guinness World Record as the first-ever No. 1 song on the MENA chart, showcasing its widespread appeal.
Rema’s ‘Raves & Roses’ now holds the distinction of being the second-longest-charting Nigerian album on the Billboard 200 Global Chart, trailing only Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos,’ which has spent 133 weeks on the chart.
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In the United States, ‘Calm Down’ has made remarkable strides, achieving the highest peak (#3) for a Nigerian artist on the Billboard Hot 100. It also boasts the longest charting presence by a Nigerian artist, with over 52 weeks on the Hot 100.
The accolades for ‘Calm Down’ don’t stop there. The track has been certified 4X RIAA Platinum and made history as the first African song to amass 1 billion streams in the United States, a monumental feat that underscores the global impact of Nigerian music.
Rema’s continuous achievements with ‘Raves & Roses’ and ‘Calm Down’ highlight the growing influence of Afrobeats on the global music stage and mark a proud moment for the Nigerian music industry.
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