Nigerian artist Rema’s Rave & Roses becomes first African album to hit 3 billion on Spotify
Nigerian global sensation Rema has made history once again.
His debut album, Rave & Roses (Ultra), has officially become the first African album to surpass 3 billion streams on Spotify, setting a new benchmark for Afrobeat artists worldwide... Read complete content click link below
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The album’s record-breaking success is largely powered by the mega-hit “Calm Down (Remix)” featuring Selena Gomez, which alone accounts for over 2 billion streams.
This track previously broke ground in 2023 when it became the first African song to reach 1 billion Spotify streams, further solidifying Rema’s influence on the global music scene.
While “Calm Down” dominates the streaming figures, the remaining 20 tracks on Rave & Roses (Ultra) have contributed under 1 billion streams combined—yet still enough to push the album into uncharted territory for African music.
Other Most-Streamed African Albums on Spotify
Following closely behind is South African singer Tyla with her self-titled debut album, which boasts over 2 billion streams. The current list of African albums to surpass the 1 billion stream mark also includes:
Burna Boy – African Giant
Burna Boy – Love, Damini
Wizkid – Made in Lagos: Deluxe Edition
CKay – CKay the First
These achievements underline the unstoppable global rise of Afrobeats and African pop music, with artists from the continent continuing to break records and cross international boundaries.
Rema’s Rave & Roses (Ultra) is not just a win for the artist but a milestone for African music as a whole. As streaming continues to redefine how music travels, Rema is at the forefront—paving the way for a new era of African global dominance.
🎧 Stream the full album here: Rave & Roses (Ultra) on Audiomack
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