Rema, has accomplished a new milestone in his music career with his hit song “Calm Down” featuring Selena Gomez, charting at Number 8 on Billboard’s Hot 100 this week.
This is a significant achievement for the Nigerian music industry, as it is the first-ever Nigerian song to reach the Top 10 on Billboard Hot 100’s chart.
The song’s popularity continues to grow, with over 400 million views on YouTube and steady progression from 109 on Billboard’s 200.
Additionally, Rema’s album, Rave & Roses, has maintained the title of the longest-running Nigerian album on Billboard’s Heatseekers Album Charts.
While this marks Rema’s first Billboard entry, Selena Gomez has achieved her ninth top 10 hit.
Thrilled Rema shared the accomplishment noting,
Trying to hold in the tears, I know how hard I worked to get my sound here, I’m grateful to God for how far I’ve come. Love to the ones who believed, love to the Queen @selenagomez ✌🏾❤️
REMA
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