Rema Makes History: ‘Rave & Roses (Ultra)’ Becomes the First African Album to Hit 3 Billion Spotify Streams.

Nigerian superstar Rema has achieved a historic milestone as his album Rave & Roses (Ultra) surpassed 3 billion streams on Spotify, becoming the first African album ever to reach this landmark. The achievement marks a defining moment not just for Rema’s career, but for Afrobeats and African music as a whole.
Released as an expanded version of his debut album Rave & Roses, the Ultra edition gained massive global traction, powered by chart-topping hits like “Calm Down” and its remix featuring Selena Gomez. The project dominated streaming platforms across multiple continents, breaking barriers for African artists in mainstream global music.
Crossing 3 billion streams on Spotify places Rema among the world’s elite streaming artists, highlighting the growing global appetite for Afrobeats. The milestone also reflects the genre’s digital dominance, youth appeal, and international crossover success.
Crossing 3 billion streams on Spotify places Rema among the world’s elite streaming artists, highlighting the growing global appetite for Afrobeats. The milestone also reflects the genre’s digital dominance, youth appeal, and international crossover success.
Beyond the numbers, Rave & Roses (Ultra) represents a cultural shift—proof that African albums can compete at the highest global level without losing their identity. As Afrobeats continues its worldwide rise, Rema’s record-breaking success stands as a powerful symbol of a new era for African music on the global stage.

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