Nigerian superstar Rema continues to break new ground with his hit song “Calm Down,” as it sets another remarkable milestone in the United States. The chart-topping track, featuring Selena Gomez, has become the first Afrobeats and African song to surpass a billion on-demand streams in the US. This landmark achievement, announced by Chart Data on June 17, 2024, underscores the song’s global impact and Rema’s growing influence in the international music scene.
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“Calm Down,” one of the standout singles from Rema’s debut album Raves & Roses, released in March 2022, has garnered significant commercial success. The song’s remix with Selena Gomez, included in the deluxe version of the album, propelled it to even greater heights. The collaboration resonated with audiences worldwide, particularly in the US, where it set several records for Afrobeats and African music.
The remix’s phenomenal success is reflected in its impressive chart performance. It peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the highest-charting contemporary African song and second only to Hugh Masekela’s 1968 classic “Grazing In The Grass.” Moreover, “Calm Down” spent over 52 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the summit of the Billboard Pop Airplay Chart, both unprecedented achievements for an African record.
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