Rema becomes first African artist to be awarded Spotify’s Billion Club Plaque
At a historic event held at the renowned O2 arena, Spotify honored Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema for his incredible accomplishment of having his hit song "Calm Down," featuring Selena Gomez, reach an incredible 1 billion streams on the music streaming platform.
With a whopping 20,000 seats, the O2 arena was the ideal location for the celebration of Rema's music's international success.With Rema headlining, the event was proof of the musician's skill and the enormous influence his contributions have had on the African music scene and beyond.
Rema's extraordinary accomplishments were on display at the event, which also cemented his reputation as a trailblazer in the global music industry. "Calm Down," a song by Rema, has become an international hit, connecting with listeners from many backgrounds and places. Since its premiere, listeners have been enthralled by the song's unique blend of soulful lyrics, addictive sounds, and Rema's vocals.
The track's enormous popularity and enduring appeal are demonstrated by its 1 billion streams on Spotify.As a thank you for Rema's contribution to the global music scene, Spotify representatives gave him a commemorative plaque that acknowledged his extraordinary achievement as the first-ever African artist to receive the Billion Club Plaque.
"Rema's incredible accomplishment of attaining one billion Spotify plays is evidence of the expansion of African music and the ongoing global growth of Afrobeats. Phiona Okumu, Spotify's Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, said, "Receiving his Spotify one billion plaque at his first headliner O2 Arena Show marks a significant moment in history." "We are excited to see this historic moment for an African artist-led song on Spotify, and we look forward to many more African artists accomplishing this goal in the future."
Feeling deeply touched by the honor, Rema praised Spotify for giving musicians a platform to reach a large audience and thanked his fans and supporters around the world.
Industry insiders, fellow musicians, and fans eager to see this historic occasion packed the O2 arena. Fans praised Rema for this accomplishment and celebrated the influence of African music on the international scene, causing social media to erupt with joy.
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