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Rema’s “Calm Down” Remix with Selena Gomez Hits 1 Billion YouTube Views
Nigerian music artist Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has set a remarkable record as his global hit “Calm Down Remix” centremerican pop star Selena Gomez becomes the first Afrobeats song to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube.
Released on Gomez’s YouTube channel two years ago, the “Calm Down Remix” has steadily climbed in popularity, ultimately achieving the billion-view mark—a first for any Nigerian artist.
This achievement reflects the rapid growth and mainstream acceptance of Afrobeats, a genre that originated in Nigeria and has since taken the world by storm.
The remix, which showcases Rema’s unique sound with Gomez’s soothing vocals, brought the song massive global attention, drawing in fans from various backgrounds and regions.
In addition to its YouTube success, “Calm Down Remix” holds another record as the fastest African song to reach 1 billion views on the platform, taking only two years to hit this milestone.
The original version of “Calm Down” has also proven immensely popular, amassing over 619 million views on YouTube, reflecting Rema’s ability to create music that resonates with both African and international audiences.
The remix made news on other platforms too, and in August last year, it achieved another groundbreaking record, becoming the first African song to cross 1 billion streams on Spotify.
Currently, it has accumulated more than 1.5 billion streams on the platform, showcasing its enduring popularity and the cross-cultural appeal of the collaboration.
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Actress Wofai Fada Announces Pregnancy with Her First Child, Shares Baby Bump Photos
Actress Wofai Fada has revealed she is expecting her first child. She shared stunning photos of her baby bump on Instagram, delighting fans with the news.
Wofai and her husband, Taiwo Cole, celebrated their traditional wedding in May 2024, followed by a court wedding a few months later.
See more photos below.
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Wedding Rumors Concerning Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Circulate
American Singer and Actress, Selena Gomez might just be getting ready for a wedding with her boyfriend, Benny Blanco. The Singer has teased the public by hiding her left hand, and many speculate there might be an engagement ring there. A report also came out and stated the couple have been very busy planning their wedding.
Although the couple have not come out directly to the public the wedding rumors have been circulating, I guess we should keep a close eye on the pair.
Benny Blanco is an American record producer and songwriter and is known for co-writing some popular songs like “Diamonds” “Moves like Jagger” and “Stereo Hearts”. Benny and Selena started dating middle of 2023 after keeping their relationship private for many months.
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Bobrisky Describes EFCC Drama as a Heavy Battle and Appreciates Friend for Support
Bobrisky speaks on his EFCC drama and describes it as a heavy battle but his friend has assured him not to worry about the situation. His friend is apparently a humble billionaire and Bobrisky writes an appreciation post for his friend and says how grateful he is.
“It hurt so bad I can’t sing your praises openly in that Nigeria. You are my life saver thank you so much baby. In my next world, I pray I have a womb to give you kids. You are a father, a husband and a mentor. The battle was heavy but you said chill, we are gonna win. God bless you. I can’t wait to see you here next month. My humble millionaire in Nigeria. Can’t wait to see you here in Nigeria. Finally, gotten to the land of freedom. I laugh at people saying how is he going to survive abroad.”
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