Nigerian music sensation Rema has set a new record, as his debut album Rave & Roses (Ultra) becomes the first African project to surpass 3 billion streams on Spotify.
The album’s runaway hit, Calm Down particularly its remix with American pop star Selena Gomez has been a major driving force behind the milestone.
The combined versions of the track account for over 2 billion streams, with the remaining 20 songs on the album contributing close to a billion more.
Following Rema’s streaming dominance, South African singer Tyla’s self-titled debut album holds second place among African projects on Spotify, with over 2 billion streams.
Other African albums in the billion-streams club include Burna Boy’s African Giant and Love, Damini, Wizkid’s Made in Lagos: Deluxe Edition, and CKay’s CKay the First.
Rema’s feat further cements his position as one of Africa’s leading global music exports, breaking barriers and setting new standards for the continent’s artists.
