In a groundbreaking achievement for African music on the global stage, Nigerian superstar Rema and international pop icon Selena Gomez have secured a major milestone.
Their global smash hit “Calm Down” has officially ranked #177 on Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Songs of the Summer chart. 📈🦇
The recognition is historic — “Calm Down” stands as the only African song to appear on the prestigious list, which highlights tracks that have dominated the summer charts over the decades.
Originally released in 2022, the remix of “Calm Down” featuring Selena Gomez took the world by storm, blending Afrobeats with Western pop in a way that captured audiences worldwide. The song broke multiple records, spending over a year on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #3, and becoming one of the most streamed Afrobeats songs globally.
This moment cements Rema’s place as a trailblazer in the Afrobeats movement and signals a broader shift as African music continues to influence the global soundscape.