Rema, the Nigerian music sensation, has just achieved a major milestone with his song “Calm Down Remix,” featuring American star Selena Gomez. This hit song has become the first Afrobeats track ever to hit 1 billion views on YouTube, marking a groundbreaking moment in African music.

Two years after its release on Selena Gomez’s YouTube channel, the video has garnered a massive global audience, securing its place in music history. Not only is it the first Nigerian song to reach this milestone, but it’s also the fastest African song to achieve it, taking just two years.

The song’s original version also saw incredible success, reaching over 619 million views on YouTube alone. On Spotify, “Calm Down Remix” hit another milestone by becoming the first African song to surpass 1 billion streams last year, with the number now climbing past 1.5 billion streams.

This global success for “Calm Down Remix” shines a spotlight on the rising influence of Afrobeats and African music across the world. Rema’s achievement is opening new paths for African artists on international platforms, highlighting the unique rhythms and appeal of Afrobeats. The song’s popularity showcases how African music is resonating with listeners far beyond the continent, bringing African culture to the global stage.

This is not just a win for Rema, but a moment of pride for fans of Afrobeats everywhere.