Entertainment
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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“You Have to Dream It Before You Achieve It” – Wizkid Shares Secret to Succeed

Grammy-winning artist Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has opened up about what it truly takes to succeed. The 34-year-old music star emphasized the power of vision during an interview at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York, where his documentary Wizkid: Long Live Lagos premiered.
When asked if he always believed he would reach this level of success, Wizkid responded confidently, “Absolutely. You have to dream it before you achieve it. I’ve always seen this coming.” He went on to encourage young people to qqqstay focused, remain authentic, put in the work, and never stop believing in God.
The event also marked a special moment for Wizkid and his longtime partner Jada Pollock, as they publicly introduced their daughter, Morayo, for the first time. The singer was seen holding her while posing for photos alongside Jada and close team members.
Entertainment
Bimbo Akintola Opens Up About Her Acting Journey and Special Favor for Iyabo Ojo

Nigerian Actress Bimbo Akintola shares her acting journey alongside her friendship with colleague, Iyabo Ojo.
The actress shared that she first met Iyabo Ojo when she was 19 years old, she described her as a person full of life and joy to act.
Akintola then spoke on an incident when she pleaded for a role for the sake of Iyabo Ojo. “Iyabo offended me when I got her a lead role. I don’t beg for roles, but I did for her. She was pregnant.”
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Wizkid’s Message of Hope: ‘I Wish the Best for Africa’s Creative Future’

Popular Nigerian Singer Wizkid speaks on the state of Nigeria and Africa, he expresses his desire for the country to be a better place.
“I hope that every artist from Africa gets to tell their story like this. Because I’m not the only one from that hustle, we all came from there. I feel like everyone deserves the chance to tell their story like this.
“I always wish for more success for the whole culture; from music to film to sports. And I wish for better government. I’m just a very positive human being regardless of any thing. I wish the best for everyone making amazing music and amazing art from Africa.”
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