Rema, a Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, was celebrated by Spotify in a monumental event that took place in the iconic O2 arena for his phenomenal achievement – his famous tune “Calm Down,” which features Selena Gomez, reached an astounding 1 billion streams on the music streaming site.
The event was held at the O2 stadium, which has a capacity of a mind-boggling 20,000 people, making it an appropriate location for commemorating the worldwide triumph of his music.
The performance was a monument to the artist’s brilliance and the considerable impact that his work has had on the music industry in Africa and beyond. Rema himself served as the headliner for the event, which was a testament to the artist’s talent.
Not only did the concert highlight Rema’s remarkable accomplishments, but it also helped to solidify his position as a pioneer in the international music industry.
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Rema’s top song
The song ‘Calm Down’ by Rema has quickly gained popularity around the world and continues to resonate with listeners from a wide variety of cultures and countries. Since the song’s release, audiences have been enthralled by the compelling combination of catchy sounds, meaningful words, and Rema’s signature voice.
The song has reached the one billion streams milestone on Spotify, which is unmistakable evidence of both its vast popularity and its ongoing appeal.
He was given by executives of Spotify a commemorative plaque in recognition of his outstanding achievement as the first African musician to win Spotify’s Billion Club Plaque. Additionally, the plaque served as a gesture of appreciation for his contribution to the overall landscape of the worldwide music industry.
What Spotify thinks of Rema’s achievement
“Rema’s remarkable achievement of reaching one billion streams on Spotify is a testament to the growth of African music and the continued growth of Afrobeats globally. Receiving his Spotify one billion plaque at his first headlined O2 Arena Show marks a significant moment in history,” said Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa. “We are thrilled 1to witness this first-of-its-kind moment for an African artist-led track on Spotify, and we eagerly anticipate many more African artists reaching this milestone.”
The artist, who appeared to be overwhelmed by the accolade, expressed his gratitude to his fans and supporters all around the world. He also thanked Spotify for creating a platform that enables musicians to connect with a large audience.
The concert at the O2 was attended by members of the music industry, other musicians, and fans who were anxious to see this momentous occasion. Fans went to all kinds of social media to express their enthusiasm and congratulate him on her triumph, praising the influence that African music has had on the international scene.
Rema gets Spotify’s 1 billion streams plaque
Who is Rema?
Divine Ikubor was born on May 1, 2000, in Benin City, Edo, Nigeria. He goes by the stage name Rema and is a rapper, singer, and songwriter from Nigeria. When “Dumebi” came out in 2019, it brought him his first attention. Rema is signed to Jonzing World Records, owned by D’Prince and used to work with Mavin Records.
His first song, “Iron Man,” came out in 2019 and quickly became a big hit online. So many people liked the song that Mavin Records signed him later that same year. In the same year, he put out the EP “Rema,” which had the hit song “Dumebi.”
He has won three awards at the 16th HEADIES, which were held again in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. He is a talented singer who has continued to rule the records on the Top chart singles.
The website Clacified says that his net value is about $1 million as of 2023.