Rema, the Dumebi sensation, achieves historic success with Selena Gomez on “Calm Down”. Nigerian-born Afrobeats star Divine Ikubor, professionally known as Rema, has once again left his mark on the global music scene. His international hit “Calm Down,” featuring Grammy-winning American artist Selena Gomez, has made waves in the industry.
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Rema, a multiple award-winning artist signed to Jonzing World Record, which is owned by D’Prince and affiliated with Mavin Records, collaborated with Selena Marie Gomez, a renowned American singer, actress, and producer. Selena Gomez is known for her whisper-like vocals and extensive work in film and television, making her one of the most influential figures in contemporary popular culture. Together, they have solidified Afrobeat’s international presence with their chart-topping hit, “Calm Down.”
The duo’s international dominance was established when they released the remix of “Calm Down” in 2022, which soared to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and held the top spot on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart for a remarkable 52 consecutive weeks. Notably, this success marked Gomez’s first No. 1 on the Radio Songs chart and Rema’s first chart-topping track. While Rema had one significant chart achievement to his name, Gomez had previously come close to conquering this chart, with her song “Same Old Love” reaching No. 3 eight years ago.
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Adding to their accolades, “Calm Down” by Rema and Selena Gomez has now surpassed an astonishing 1 billion streams on Spotify. This milestone not only marks Rema’s first song to achieve such a feat but also stands as Selena’s sixth. Moreover, it proudly stands as the first and only African song to reach this remarkable milestone, underscoring the global appeal and impact of Afrobeats music.
