Don Jazzy Celebrates as Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Remix Hits 1 Billion Streams on Spotify
Renowned Nigerian producer and music executive, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to his protege, Divine Ikubor, aka Rema, following the remarkable achievement of their hit song, ‘Calm Down’ remix featuring Selena Gomez. The track has now become the first African song to surpass one billion streams on Spotify, marking a historic milestone.
Don Jazzy, the founder of Mavin Records, expressed his excitement and admiration for Rema’s accomplishment. On his official X page, he shared his congratulations, emphasizing the significance of the achievement. He stated, “Massive congratulations to @heisrema as Calmdown ft @selenagomez just crossed 1 billion streams on Spotify. This is not small at allllll. Thanks for the love and support guys.”
The original version of ‘Calm Down’ had previously garnered attention by earning recognition from Guinness World Records. It was acknowledged as the first number one song on the world’s inaugural regional streaming chart, MENA.
Rema’s unprecedented achievement on Spotify reflects his growing influence and popularity in the global music scene. It also highlights the growing recognition of African artists and their ability to make a significant impact on international music platforms.
