Entertainment
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’.
Entertainment
Beauty in Black Returns with More Twists and Drama
Beauty in Black is back with season 2 part 2 after dropping part 1 in January.
We are excited to see Kimmie in power and how she has handled the journey and the battles that will come from joining the family.
Williams tells supporters, “Kimmie is done proving she belongs, and she’s claiming her place.”
It can be recalled in part 1 that it ended in Rain putting Jules’ son in critical condition, well let’s see how they navigate this one in part 2.
Entertainment
Singer Asake Turned Down Studying Abroad — Mother Reveals
Mother of Nigerian singer, Asake revealed that he once rejected the opportunity to study abroad.
In a recent interview with Korty EO, the singer shared that it was against his father to pursue music. His mother then recalled how he came to turn them down on studying abroad and stated he wanted to stay and learn in Nigeria.
The singer studied performing arts at OAU.
Entertainment
Actor Kehinde Olasehinde “Pa James” Opens Up on Career Struggles
Nigerian actor, Kehinde Olasehinde, popularly known as Pa James from the show Papa Ajasco and Company.
The actor makes headline as he speaks out on his own challenges amid the controversy between Papa Ajasco challenges and Wale Adenuga addressing.
The actor shared that while the job as Pa James helped in the beginning, he shared that things changed over time.
He shared that the break in between production affected him. He also added that his pay changed from the first series till over time.
“I still work with Wale Adenuga…” He shared it’s advisable to have a job on the side when being an actor.
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