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Rema & Selena Gomez’s ‘Calm Down’ Hits 1 Billion Views on YouTube

Rema & Selena Gomez’s ‘Calm Down’ Hits 1 Billion Views on YouTube

Rema & Selena Gomez's 'Calm Down' Hits 1 Billion Views on YouTube

The music video for Calm Down by Nigerian superstar Rema and international pop sensation Selena Gomez has officially surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube, marking a significant achievement for Afrobeat music on a global scale.

Rema & Selena Gomez's 'Calm Down' Hits 1 Billion Views on YouTube

Released just over two years ago, the video reached this monumental milestone in only 794 days, making it the fastest African music video to reach 1 billion views on the platform.

This accomplishment is more than just a personal win for Rema and Selena Gomez—it’s a historical moment for African music and Afrobeat. Calm Down is now the first Afrobeat music video to reach 1 billion views, highlighting the genre’s growing global influence and appeal. It’s also the first Sub-Saharan African video to hit this milestone, making Rema the first English-speaking African artist to achieve such a feat.

Beyond these achievements, Calm Down is also the second African music video overall to reach the billion-view mark, further solidifying Rema’s place in the international music scene. Additionally, this video stands as the first African-international artist collaboration to surpass 1 billion views, a testament to the power of cross-cultural musical partnerships.

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With Calm Down, Rema and Selena Gomez have broken new ground, showcasing the universal appeal of Afrobeat and pushing the genre further into the global spotlight. As Afrobeat continues to gain recognition worldwide, this milestone marks a pivotal moment for African music on digital platforms, paving the way for future artists to connect with audiences around the globe.

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