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Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Achieves 7X Platinum in U.S

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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’.


 

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Rwanda’s First Lady Jeannette Kagame Attends Davido’s Concert in Kigali

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Mrs Jeannette Kagame, Rwanda First Lady, makes headlines as she was spotted at Davido’s tour concert in Kigali.

The First Lady shared a video of her entrance at the concert and the public are in awe of how lovely she looked.

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VeryDarkMan Confirms He Called for Harrison Gwamnishu’s Arrest

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Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan revealed that he was the one who called for the arrest of activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who is currently in custody in Benin, Edo State.

“He was arrested yesterday night. In all honesty, I initiated the call that led to his arrest. I did. And first of all, I’m really disappointed in everything, but I would wait for him to come out, and this time, I would want him to use his mouth to say the truth about what happened in Auchi.”

VeryDarkMan revealed that he made the call because the activist was lying instead of revealing the truth.


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“Opportunities Exist Here Too” — DSF Cautions Nigerians About Japa Mindset

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Media personality Dorcas Shola Fapson, also known as DSF, gives advice to Nigerians regarding relocating abroad.

During a recent podcast episode, the lady advised Nigerians that if they are living comfortably and earning well in Nigeria, then there is no need to relocate out.

She said: “People think you’re abroad and you’re making pounds. They could be abroad doing a cleaner job, making however much per hour. You probably have better opportunities here in Nigeria.”

She spoke on the misconception of relocating out and how most of it is not real or no one emphasizes on the hard part.


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