- Rema, has achieved a historic milestone on YouTube Music.
- His album “Rave & Roses Ultra” is the first African album to exceed 3 billion streams on the platform.
- This achievement is significant for both Rema and the broader African music industry.
Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has reached a historic milestone on YouTube Music with his album Rave & Roses Ultra. This project has become the first African album to surpass 3 billion streams on the platform, marking a significant achievement for the artist and African music as a whole.
As of Wednesday, the Rave & Roses album has officially crossed the impressive threshold of 3 billion streams on YouTube Music. This surge in popularity is largely driven by the hit single “Calm Down,” along with its remix version featuring internationally renowned American singer Selena Gomez. Both tracks have captivated audiences worldwide, contributing the majority of the album’s massive streaming numbers.
Beyond YouTube Music, Rave & Roses Ultra has also made waves on Spotify, where it is the most streamed African album. With nearly 3.9 billion streams, it stands out as the first African album to join Spotify’s exclusive “2 billion streams club.” It is also the only Nigerian album to achieve this milestone, further solidifying Rema’s place as a leading figure in the global music industry.
This groundbreaking success highlights not only Rema’s talent but also the increasing global influence and reach of African music in today’s digital streaming era.
