Nigerian afrobeats star Rema has yet again attained another major feat as his ‘Calm Down’ remix with Selena Gomez has officially sold over 8 million units in the United States.
Released in 2022, ‘Calm Down’ remains one of Rema’s biggest career records as it topped charts, dominated playlists and amassed huge streams after its official release. The remix with Selena Gomez made the track more popular as it debuted at No. 3 on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100.
Officially surpassing 8 million units sold in the US alone through a combination of digital downloads, streaming equivalent sales, and radio play testifies to the record’s tremendous commercial success. The song’s official video is one of the most-watched afrobeats visuals of all time on YouTube with over a billion views.
The achievements of ‘Calm Down’ are a bold statement by Rema, testifying to his high-profile status and audience appeal in not only the African music industry but the world at large.
