Rema’s Song ‘Calm Down’ Topped Global Shazammed End-year List

Rema’s Song ‘Calm Down’ Topped Global Shazammed End-year List

The song “Calm Down” by Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, also known as Rema, has achieved significant global recognition. It has been ranked as the most Shazamed song of 2023 worldwide.

This is a notable achievement as it marks the first time an African song has topped the Global Shazam Year-End list.

“Calm Down” surpassed popular songs like Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” and Lady Gaga’s “Bloody Mary,” which secured the second and third positions, respectively.

This achievement highlights the growing global popularity and appeal of African music.

Furthermore, the remix of “Calm Down” featuring Selena Gomez has also received recognition and popularity, ranking as the 12th most streamed song in the world on Apple Music in 2023.

In the United States, “Calm Down” holds the position of the 45th most-streamed song of 2023 on Apple Music. This indicates that the song has resonated with listeners both globally and within the American music market.

Rema’s achievements extend beyond the success of “Calm Down.” He has made multiple appearances on the prestigious 2023 Billboard Year-End Charts, securing a total of 34 entries.

These entries encompass various categories such as artistes’ year-end charts, airplay, albums, and song chart entries.

This achievement further solidifies Rema’s position as one of the most successful African artists in 2023.

Overall, Rema’s song “Calm Down” has made history as the first African song to top the Global Shazam Year-End list.

It has also achieved remarkable success on streaming platforms like Apple Music and has secured multiple entries on the Billboard Year-End Charts. Rema’s achievements signify the global recognition and impact of African music in the contemporary music scene.