Rema, known as Divine Ikubor, has clinched a significant achievement as his song “Calm Down” secured the top spot as the most Shazammed track globally in 2023, making it the first African song to achieve this milestone.
Surpassing renowned tracks like Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” and Lady Gaga’s “Bloody Mary,” which secured the second and third positions respectively, “Calm Down” made history on the Global Shazam Year-End list.
Moreover, the remix of “Calm Down” featuring Selena Gomez claimed the 12th spot as one of the most streamed songs worldwide on Apple Music in 2023. In the United States, the song secured the 45th spot in the Apple Music’s list of the most-streamed songs for the year.
Remarkably, Rema marked an exceptional presence on the 2023 Billboard Year-End Charts, making 34 appearances—an unprecedented feat for an African artist. These appearances encompassed artistes’ year-end charts, airplay, albums, and song chart entries, solidifying Rema’s significant impact on the music scene.
