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Rema Beats Ckay as “Calm Down” Breaks Record On Youtube

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Nigerian singer Rema has broken a new record as his hit single surpasses CKay‘s “Love Nwantiti.”

The music video for Rema‘s hit single ‘Calm Down’ surpasses CKay‘s ‘Love Nwantiti’ to become the most-viewed Afrobeats video on YouTube.

“Calm down,” music video which was released in Feb 2022 as part of Rema’s debut album “Raves & Roses,” rose quickly and gained worldwide success, particularly after featuring Selena Gomez on the remix.

The video reached 100 million views in under 3 months, making it the fastest Afrobeats single to achieve this milestone.

Selena Gomez’s remix also boosted its popularity, reaching No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The video’s latest accomplishment is being named the most-watched Nigerian music video on YouTube as confirmed by music chart publication, TurnTable Charts on Jan 29, 2023.

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Ben Orange, is a stylist and a senior fashion editor at GLAMCITYZ, who covers topics in Fashion, Style, and weddings. With his keen eye for trends, he expertly navigates the dynamic world of fashion, offering invaluable insights and advice to readers. In his leisure time, you'll often find Ben indulging in his love for reading and enjoying the melodies of good music.

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