Rema and Selena Gomez’s ‘Calm Down’ Set for 1 Billion Views
Written by MAX FM on November 5, 2024
The music video for Calm Down, the smash hit collaboration between Nigerian singer Rema and American pop sensation Selena Gomez, is on the verge of hitting a monumental milestone. With over 997 million views on YouTube, the video is just a few million shy of reaching the impressive 1 billion mark. This milestone is a significant achievement for both artists, especially for Rema, who has come a long way in his musical career.
Rema, whose full name is Divine Ikubor, first rose to prominence in the Nigerian music scene after signing with Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records. Since then, he has consistently dropped hit after hit, building a global fanbase that eagerly supports his music. His unique blend of Afrobeats, trap, and pop influences has earned him widespread recognition, not just in Nigeria, but across the world.
His collaboration with Selena Gomez on the remix of Calm Down has only served to elevate his international profile, drawing attention from listeners in the U.S., Latin America, and beyond.
However, one curious detail has sparked some chatter among fans.
The Calm Down remix has become a global hit, but the official music video is only available on Selena Gomez’s YouTube channel, not Rema’s. This has caused some confusion, especially since Rema has a large fanbase both locally and internationally.
A heartwarming video recently surfaced showing American fans passionately singing along to Calm Down. For Rema, it was a surreal moment to see the U.S. audience embrace his music. Nigerian fans had mixed reactions—some proud of the song’s global success, while others questioned the remix’s visibility on different platforms.
Still, Calm Down is set to break records. The collaboration between Rema and Selena Gomez highlights the power of cross-cultural music.
