Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema has achieved a historic milestone with his debut album, Rave & Roses (Ultra), surpassing 3 billion streams on YouTube Music. This accomplishment makes it the first African project to reach this landmark on the platform .
The album’s success is largely attributed to the global hit “Calm Down” and its remix featuring Selena Gomez, which have significantly contributed to the streaming numbers. In addition to this YouTube Music milestone, Rave & Roses (Ultra) has also become the most streamed African album on Spotify, amassing over 3.9 billion streams .
Released on March 25, 2022, through Jonzing World and Mavin Records, Rave & Roses marked Rema’s debut studio album. The deluxe version, Rave & Roses (Ultra), was released on April 28, 2023, featuring additional tracks and collaborations that have resonated with a global audience .
This achievement underscores Rema’s growing influence in the global music scene and highlights the expanding reach of Afrobeats music worldwide.
