Another major milestone has just been unlocked in Nigerian music history. Afrobeats sensation Rema has officially joined global superstars Wizkid and Burna Boy as the only Nigerian artists to have surpassed 5 billion Spotify streams across all credits.
This achievement marks a monumental moment not just for Rema’s career but for the growing influence of Nigerian music on the global stage. Since breaking out in 2019 with his self-titled EP, Rema has consistently dominated streaming platforms with genre-defying hits like Dumebi, Soundgasm, and the record-smashing Calm Down featuring Selena Gomez, which became the first African-led song to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify.
Wizkid and Burna Boy, who reached the 5 billion mark earlier, have long established themselves as global music forces, each with Grammy wins and multiple chart-topping albums. Now, Rema joins them, proving that he’s not only here to stay but rising steadily into legend status.
This new milestone further solidifies Rema’s place among the elite of Afrobeats. With a unique sonic blend of Afrobeats, trap, and pop, and a growing international fanbase, he continues to push boundaries while proudly representing Nigerian music on the world stage.
As Afrobeats continues to thrive, achievements like this are more than just numbers, they’re a celebration of how far the culture has come and where it’s headed next.
