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Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Achieves 7X Platinum in U.S
Since its release in 2022 as a lead single from Rema’s debut album ‘Raves & Roses,’ ‘Calm Down’ has achieved immense global success. The remix featuring Selena Gomez has sold 7 million units in the United States, earning a 7-time platinum plaque from the RIAA, making it the most commercially successful African song in the U.S. This milestone follows its achievement as the first African song to surpass a billion streams in the country, marking a significant moment for both Rema and Nigerian music.
‘Calm Down’ spent over 52 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 3, the highest for a Nigerian song and the second highest for an African song, just behind Hugh Masekela’s 1968 hit ‘Grazing In The Grass.’ The track holds multiple records, including the most-streamed Afrobeats song on Spotify with over a billion streams, and over 2 billion streams across all versions. It is also the most-viewed Nigerian music video on YouTube with over 928 million views. With its 7X platinum status, Rema is edging closer to potentially becoming the first African artist to achieve a diamond-certified song in the U.S. Following ‘Calm Down,’ Rema released the EP ‘Ravage’ and his sophomore album ‘HEIS’.
Reality star Phyna has responded to critics over her cosmetic surgery and backlash from haters.
She said critics have gone quiet because they no longer have her body to mock, as she now feels confident in her appearance.
She also addressed claims that she spent all her money on surgery, stating:
“My nyash na instalmental payment I do. I no know why people dey vex for me. I don dey pay for this nyash since February 2025.”
Nigerian actor Jim Iyke has spoken about his marriage and why it ended.
The actor revealed he was going through emotional struggles that affected his relationship with his wife and home.
He said “I lost my spark, and my wife suffered for it. And then I became an obsessive dad. I gave everything in me to my son. I was a proper stay-at-home dad.”
“I became an excellent father but a woeful husband. After a while, she said, ‘I can’t find the man I married anymore.’”
Bruno Fernandes, captain of Manchester United, has explained why he turned down a contract offer from Saudi Arabia.
It can be recalled that the player was offered a £200 million contract from Saudi clubs.
He said following his dreams is more important to him, stating “Instead of becoming the richest person from my town ever, I want to live my dreams. And I want to pass these values on to my children.”
He added that his wife has supported his journey since he was young.
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