Nigerian singer Rema trends online days after his show in Ethiopia was cancelled as he celebrates a feat no other Afrobeat artist has yet to achieve
The Mavins record label artist was recently on the Today’s Top Hits (TTH) show, where he spoke about his song Calm Down hitting one billion streams
Rema was full of appreciation, joy and thanks as he became the first Afrobeat artist with a song that has hit a billion streams on Spotify he spoke about the immense feeling of joy he feels after being told that he is the first Afrobeat artist with a song to hit over a billion streams on the music app, Spotify.
- During the interview, Rema praised and appreciated his team and everyone who worked with him to achieve this rare feat.
He also gave a special shout-out to Selena Gomez for working with him on the song for the remix that became a global sensation.
“It is a blessing” – Rema said
During the interview, the singer noted that this achievement isn’t just a Rema or Mavins win but one for the Afrobeat culture.
Rema expressed that becoming the first Afrobeat star to hit a billion streams on just one streaming app is grace, favour and a blessing from God.
He, however, added a cheeky brag in the caption of the video, Rema said:
“First Afrobeat song to hit a billion streams, I did that! Thank you all”.
Source: Ghana/DenkyiramanRadio/919 FM / TRIMUDEHEMAA YAA OFORIWAAA
