By
Esther Okheape 

Nigerian music sensation Rema has achieved an unprecedented milestone as his hit single, "Calm Down," featuring Selena Gomez, has reached a staggering one billion streams on the global streaming platform Spotify. Victor Okpala, Spotify’s Artiste and Label Partnerships Manager for West Africa, called it a testament to Rema’s artistry and global appeal. According to data from Spotify's 'Journey to a Billion Streams' project, Rema ranked among the top 10 most streamed Afrobeats artists on the platform, showcasing the genre's global influence. Rema's unique blend of afrobeats rhythms and afro-fusion melodies, combined with Selena Gomez's unexpected feature, contributed to the song's worldwide popularity, with its highest streams coming from the USA, India, Mexico, Brazil, and the UK. With over a million Spotify playlists featuring "Calm Down," Rema has solidified his status as a trailblazing artist, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries with his music.