Nigerian artiste makes history on Billboard 200

On Aug 8, 2023

Leading Afrobeats superstar, Rema with his hit single ‘Calm Down’ is fast becoming Nigeria’s greatest export after breaking multiple international records. In another giant stride, Rema has set a new record for the longest-charting African album on the Billboard 200 with his debut album ‘Raves & Roses’ which clocks a historic 30th week on the chart.

This sees Rema break the previous record held by Nigerian megastar Wizkid with his RIAA Gold-certified fourth album ‘Made In Lagos’. Rema’s ‘Raves & Roses’ continues to enjoy an impressive with the success of his global smash hit ‘Calm Down’ featuring Selena Gomez.

‘Calm Down’ holds the record as the highest charting Nigerian song and the second highest charting African song on the Billboard Hot 100 with a number 5 peak position.

The single also holds the record for the longest number 1 on the Billboard US Afrobeats chart with a record 49 weeks at the top.

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