Rema, Nigerian music star, has made history with his collaboration with Selena Gomez on “Calm Down.”
The single has now reached a new peak of #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the highest charting Nigerian single in the chart’s history.
This is a significant achievement for Rema and for the Nigerian music industry as a whole. “Calm Down” has been praised for its unique blend of afrobeats and pop, and its success on the Billboard Hot 100 chart is a testament to the growing popularity of Nigerian music worldwide.
In addition to its new peak at #8, “Calm Down” is only the second Nigerian song to reach the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The first was Wizkid and Tems‘ “Essence,” which peaked at #9 in 2021.
Rema has quickly become one of Nigeria’s biggest music exports, with fans around the world drawn to his catchy beats and infectious energy. His success with “Calm Down” is just the latest in a string of accomplishments for the young artist, and it is sure to be a moment he and his fans will celebrate for years to come.
