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

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2 years ago

August 2, 2024

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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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Priscilla Mkambala and Juma Jux Celebrate 1st Wedding Anniversary

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19 hours ago

February 7, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Nigerian influencer and actress, Priscilla Mkambala and her husband, Juma Jux, celebrate 1 year of their wedding anniversary.

it can be recalled that this time last year, the couple got married and made headlines. now they come again as they celebrate and share cute couple pictures, a remake of 2Pac and his partner, Jones.

fans and friends congratulate the couple and wish them a happy anniversary.

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2Face Opens Up About Fatherhood, Admits Falling Short as a Parent

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19 hours ago

February 7, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Nigerian singer 2Face admits to not being a responsible father to his kids. He admits this on a recent podcast episode where he stated that he has fallen short as a father to his kids.

“I want to really contribute to society positively. I want to be among those who make something meaningful happen. I want to contribute my own little quota to help society,” he said.

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Weekend Plans Sorted: 10 Movies You Can Watch in Cinemas Right Now

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19 hours ago

February 7, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Don’t know what to do this weekend? How about heading to the cinema to watch the current movies now showing? Here are 10 movies currently playing in cinemas: