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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BBNaija’s Wanni and Handi Reveal Why They Don’t Trust People
Big Brother Naija’s Wanni and Handi, recently shared a shocking and painful experience about how a close friend betrayed them by leaking their private photos.
This was revealed as they discussed the difficult lessons they’ve learned about friendship and the trust they place in others.
In an interview on the BTS Reality Show podcast, the twins opened up about the deep emotional toll the incident had on them.
Wanni explained that the betrayal stemmed from an argument with a married woman they had considered a friend.
After confronting her over hurtful remarks she made about them, the woman responded by posting their private pictures on social media.
The twins shared how this experience, among others, has shaped their approach to relationships. They admitted that over time, they’ve grown wary of forming close bonds with others, especially after dealing with girls who had spread hurtful rumours about them.
They revealed that these experiences had made them much more cautious and defensive.
Handi added that they have learned to be more selective about the people they allow into their lives.
“We’re not just scared of people; we’re learning to protect ourselves,” she said.
“We’ve become more careful, and now we keep our circle small.
It’s not about being cold or distant, but about valuing trust and mutual respect.”
Additionally, they also mentioned that they now approach relationships with a more strategic mindset, keeping friends for specific reasons rather than forming bonds out of emotional necessity.
Their experiences have made them realize that not everyone has good intentions, and sometimes, even those closest to you can cause irreparable harm.
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Elon Musk’s Daughter Jenna Plans to Leave U.S. After Trump’s Victory
Elon Musk’s Estranged Daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson states that she will be leaving the United States due to Donald Trump’s Victory.
Jenna, who cut ties with her father, Elon Musk, shares distaste against Trump’s policies to the lgbtq community. She shares on her social media page “I’ve thought this for a while, but yesterday confirmed it for me. I don’t see my future being in the United States”.
She states that she will uncomfortable, the daughter changed her gender and name to cut ties with her father after blaming him for being an absent father in her life.
Entertainment
Davido’s Single ‘Awuke’ Featuring YG Marley Tops TurnTable Top 100
Davido’s Latest Single “Awuke” Featuring YG Marley, gets to the top of the TurnTable Top 100 chart in Nigeria. ‘Awuke’ was released on October 31st, 2024 and quickly became popular and became the first single in Nigeria for YG Marley.
The collab has increased YG Marley’s popularity in Nigeria and has made him the eights artist to achieve a number 1 spot with a Davido Collaboration.
The success of this song has given more recognition to Davido collaborations and his partners. The Nigerian Artist has had multiple collaborations this year alone, which have become successful.
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