Nigerian singer and signee of Mavin Records Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has achieved yet another remarkable milestone with his record-setting track “Calm Down.”
The popular song, featuring renowned American singer and actress Selena Gomez, continues to garner significant attention, recently surpassing 1 billion views on YouTube.
On Monday, 16th of December, Album Talks announced via a post on X (formerly Twitter) that Rema’s “Calm Down” has been certified in Norway, marking a historic first for an African artist in that country.
The post stated, “Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ featuring Selena Gomez has now been certified Platinum in Norway. Rema becomes the first African artist to receive a certification in the country.”
With this achievement, Rema adds yet another accolade to his impressive repertoire for 2024, which also includes his recent headline performance at the inaugural Afro Jam festival in Japan.
Since its release on 11th of February, 2022, as part of his debut studio album “Raves and Roses,” “Calm Down” has remained one of Rema’s most celebrated global hits.
Read some Netizens’ comments below:
@ChimdumM said, “Culturally diversed. Rema is taking over the world,”
@CoryBecky said, “Wizkid is still the greatest,”
@Ola4p40814 wrote, “Bigger than Davido,”
@CJNdimele79720 said, “Big up’s Remy Boy @heisrema,”
@flames_collins said, “Ended Omah lay,Asake and Fireboy,”
@brainzblitz said, “That’s really good,”
@JoshSolo358 said, “Nice!”
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