By Oke Odunmorayo 29 August 2023 | 2:44 pm Nigerian singer Rema’s song “Calm Down” has made history by becoming the first song to spend one year on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart. The song, which features American singer Selena Gomez, was released in September 2022 and has been a steady hit ever since. It peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot… Nigerian singer Rema’s song “Calm Down” has made history by becoming the first song to spend one year on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart. The song, which features American singer Selena Gomez, was released in September 2022 and has been a steady hit ever since. It peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also reached number one on the Canadian Top Songs chart. “Calm Down” is a blend of Afrobeats and pop, and its catchy melody and lyrics have made it a popular choice for listeners of all ages. Rema’s success with “Calm Down” is a result of the growing popularity of Afrobeats music around the world. The genre has been steadily gaining ground in recent years, and “Calm Down” is a major milestone in its global success. Rema is a rising star in the music industry, and “Calm Down” is just the beginning of his success. In addition to its success on the Billboard charts, “Calm Down” has also been a hit on streaming platforms. It has over 1 billion streams on Spotify and over 500 million streams on Apple Music. The song has also been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Rema’s achievement is a major win for Afrobeats music and for Nigerian artists. It is a sign that Afrobeats is becoming a force to be reckoned with in the global music scene. Guardian Life NOW In a coming-of-age fashion, Ghanaian-based chanteuse NYA is sprinting to the top of the line of notable femme singers in the African music scene. 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