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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.
Nigerian actress Rita Dominic expressed her grief and shared a tribute to late actor Alex Ekubo.
“It’s heartbreaking to see a young person in their prime taken from us too soon. I struggle to comprehend it and truly refuse to accept it.
Rest in peace, dear Alex. May you find comfort among the angels. My deepest condolences to the family and loved ones.”
It can be noted that the funeral was held on June 18, where family and friends said their final goodbye.
Nigerian actor Chiwetalu Agu shared a tribute to honour late actor Alex Ekubo.
He mourned the actor and shared his tribute “Rest in peace, Alex Ekubo. I am saddened by your passing. As a fellow actor who has walked this path for many years, I know how much passion, sacrifice and heart you poured into your craft. You were young, talented and full of promise, and it hurts to see a light like yours go out so soon.”
The wife of Nigerian billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, Nana Otedola, has spoken out to clear up claims about her nationality.
It has been noted that many people have been trying to guess her nationality, with the growing claim being that she is Ghanaian due to her name.
She addressed the issue and stated that she is Nigerian. “To clear the room for everybody, I’m an Egba woman, and that’s the part I’ll gladly claim as a Nigerian. I am not a Ghanaian; my roots are in Abeokuta.”
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