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  • FULL LIST: Rema, Ayra Starr, Mercy Chinwo, others win at 2025 Trace Awards

    FULL LIST: Rema, Ayra Starr, Mercy Chinwo, others win at 2025 Trace Awards

    The 2025 Trace Awards ceremony, held at Mora Resort, Zanzibar, Tanzania, on Wednesday, February 26, saw Nigerian artists dominating the winners’ list with top accolades. 

    Rema led the pack, securing two prestigious awards: ‘Album of the Year’ for his critically acclaimed album Heis and ‘Best Male Artist.’ 

    Ayra Starr was named the Best West African Artist, while Mercy Chinwo won the Best Gospel Artist for her inspiring and uplifting music. 

    Afrobeats legend D’banj received the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the music industry. 

    Other notable Nigerian winners included P. Prime, who won Best Producer for MMS; Meji Alabi, who claimed Best Music Video for Rema’s DND 

    The Trace Awards celebrate excellence in the music industry, and this year’s event highlighted Africa’s vibrant and growing influence on the global stage. 

    Here is the complete list of nominees and winners:

    Global Awards

    Song of the Year

    Titom & Yuppe – ‘Tshwala Bam’ (South Africa) WINNER

    Tyla – ‘Jump’ (South Africa)

    Tyler ICU – ‘Mnike’ (South Africa)

    Tamsir x Team Paiya – ‘Coup du Marteau’ (Ivory Coast)

    Asake & Travis Scott – ‘Active’ (Nigeria)

    Tems – ‘Love Me Jeje’ (Nigeria)

    Burna Boy – ‘Higher’ (Nigeria)

    Rema & Shallipopi – ‘Benin Boys’ (Nigeria)

    Diamond Platnumz – ‘Komasawa’ (Tanzania)

    Album of the Year

    Rema – Heis (Nigeria) WINNER

    Burna Boy – I Told Them (Nigeria)

    Asake – Lungu Boy (Nigeria)

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    Josey – Vibration Universelle (Ivory Coast)

    Amaarae – Fountain Baby (Ghana)

    King Promise – True To Self (Ghana)

    Stonebwoy – 5th Dimension (Ghana

    Toofan – Stamina (Togo)

    Best Collaboration

    Tamsir & Team Paiya – ‘Coup du Marteau’ (Ivory Coast) WINNER

    Titom & Yuppe & Burna Boy – ‘Tshwala Bam’ (Remix) (South Africa/Nigeria)

    Neyna & MC Acondize – ‘Nu Ka Sta Para’ (Cape Verde)

    Kocee ft. Patoranking – ‘Credit Alert’ (Cameroon/Nigeria)

    Asake & Wizkid – ‘MMS’ (Nigeria)

    Rema & Shallipopi – ‘Benin Boys’ (Nigeria)

    Odumodublvck & Black Sherif – ‘Woto Woto Seasoning’ (Ghana)

    Best Music Video

    Meji Alabi – Rema ‘DND’ (Nigeria) WINNER

    TG Omori – Kizz Daniel & Davido ‘Twe Twe’ (Nigeria)

    Director Folex – Zuchu feat Innoss’ B ‘Nani’ (Remix) (Tanzania/DRC)

    Nabil Elderkin – Tyla ‘Jump’ (South Africa)

    Kmane – Ayra Starr ‘Commas’ (Nigeria)

    Seoute Emmanuel – Toofan ‘C Pas Normal’ (Togo)

    Ach’B – Innoss’ B ‘Sete’ (DRC)

    Edgar Esteves – Asake & Wizkid ‘MMS’ (Nigeria)

    Best Dancer

    Makhadzi (South Africa) WINNER

    Ikorodu Boys (Nigeria)

    Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)

    Incredible Zigi (Ghana)

    Kamo Mphela (South Africa)

    Telminho (Angola)

    Ordinateur (Ivory Coast)

    Issac Kalonji (Democratic Republic of Congo)

    Best DJ

    DJ Moh Green – ‘Kelele’ (Algeria) WINNER

    Tyler ICU – ‘Mnike’ (South Africa)

    Uncle Waffles – ‘Wadibusa’ (South Africa)

    DJ Tunez – ‘Apala Disco Remix’ (Nigeria)

    DJ Nelasta – ‘Eros’ (Angola)

    DJ Spinall ft. Tyla & Omah Lay – ‘One Call’ (Nigeria)

    DJ Neptune ft. Qing Madi – ‘Honest’ (Nigeria)

    DJ Maphorisa – ‘Mnike’ (South Africa)

    Kabza De Small – ‘Imithandazo’ (South Africa)

    Best Hip Hop Artist (sponsored by Hot 97)

    Didi B (Ivory Coast) WINNER

    Nasty C (South Africa)

    Odumodublvck (Nigeria)

    Suspect 95 (Ivory Coast)

    Sarkodie (Ghana)

    Young Lunya (Tanzania)

    Maglera Doe Boy (South Africa)

    Best Global African Artist

    Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) WINNER

    Tyla (South Africa)

    Tyler ICU (South Africa)

    Fally Ipupa (Democratic Republic of Congo)

    Burna Boy (Nigeria)

    Asake (Nigeria/USA)

    Rema (Nigeria)

    Ayra Starr (Nigeria)

    Best Male Artist

    Rema (Nigeria) WINNER

    Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)

    Fally Ipupa (Democratic Republic of Congo)

    Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)

    Asake (Nigeria)

    Burna Boy (Nigeria)

    Wizkid (Nigeria)

    Stonebwoy (Ghana)

    Best Female Artist

    Tyla (South Africa) WINNER

    Makhadzi (South Africa)

    Chelsea Dinorath (Angola)

    Josey (Ivory Coast)

    Ayra Starr (Nigeria)

    Tems (Nigeria)

    Yemi Alade (Nigeria)

    Best Live Performance

    Fally Ipupa (DRC) WINNER

    Ayra Starr – 21: The World Tour (Nigeria)

    Burna Boy – I Told Them (Nigeria)

    Tyla (South Africa)

    Yemi Alade – African Rebel Tour (Nigeria)

    Didi B – Mojo Trone Tour (Ivory Coast)

    Diamond Platnumz – Wasafi Festival (Tanzania)

    Best Producer

    P.Priime – ‘MMS’ (Nigeria) WINNER

    Kelvin Momo – ‘Sewe’ (South Africa)

    DJ Maphorisa – ‘Mnike’ (South Africa)

    Tam Sir – ‘Coup du Marteau’ (Ivory Coast)

    Sarz – ‘Happiness’ (Nigeria)

    Jae 5 – ‘Perfect Combi’ (Ghana)

    KDDO – ‘For Certain’ (Party Next Door) (Nigeria)

    London – ‘Ozeba’ (Nigeria)

    Kabza De Small – ‘Imithandazo’ (South Africa)

    Best Gospel Artist

    Mercy Chinwo (Nigeria) WINNER

    Spirit of Praise 10 (South Africa)

    KS Bloom (Ivory Coast)

    Ada Ehi (Nigeria)

    Bella Kombo (Tanzania)

    Israël Mbonyi (Rwanda)

    Regional Awards

    Best Artist Eastern Africa

    Bien (Kenya) WINNER

    Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)

    Joshua Baraka (Uganda)

    Harmonize (Tanzania)

    Rophnan (Ethiopia)

    Marioo (Tanzania)

    Zuchu (Tanzania)

    Nandy (Tanzania)

    Best Artist (Western Africa Anglophone)

    Ayra Starr (Nigeria) WINNER

    Seyi Vibez (Nigeria)

    Adekunle Gold (Nigeria)

    Tems (Nigeria)

    Chike (Nigeria)

    Simi (Nigeria)

    KiDi (Ghana)

    Best Artist (Southern Africa)

    Tyler ICU (South Africa) WINNER

    Titom & Yuppe (South Africa)

    De Mthuda (South Africa)

    Inkabi Zezwe (South Africa)

    Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)

    Tyla (South Africa)

    Uncle Waffles (South Africa)

    Best Artist Francophone Africa

    Josey (Ivory Coast) WINNER

    Didi B (Ivory Coast)

    Tidiane Mario (Congo)

    Gaz Mawete (Democratic Republic of Congo)

    Wally B. Seck (Senegal)

    PhillBill (Cameroon)

    Best Artist (Lusophone Africa)

    Chelsea Dinorath (Angola) WINNER

    Calema (São Tomé and Príncipe)

    Landrick (Angola)

    Twenty Fingers (Mozambique)

    Mr. Bow (Mozambique)

    Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)

    Best Artist (Tanzania)

    Nandy (Tanzania) WINNER

    Mbosso (Zanzibar)

    Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)

    Zuchu (Zanzibar)

    Marioo (Tanzania)

    Alikiba (Tanzania)

    Jux (Tanzania)

    Harmonize (Tanzania)

    International and Diaspora Awards

    Best Artist (Europe)

    Joe Dwet File (France/Haiti) WINNER

    Central Cee (United Kingdom)

    Kalash (France/Martinique)

    Darkoo (United Kingdom)

    Jungeli (France)

    Franglish (France)

    Aya Nakamura (France/Mali)

    Best Artist (Brazil)

    Duquesa (Brazil) WINNER

    Racionais MC’s (Brazil)

    MC IG (Brazil)

    Péricles (Brazil)

    Tasha & Tracie (Brazil)

    Ludmilla (Brazil)

    Best Artist (Caribbean)

    Lea Churro (Reunion Island) WINNER

    Venssy (French Guiana)

    Mathieu White (Guadeloupe)

    Meryl (Martinique)

    Nesly (French Guiana)

    Shenseea (Jamaica)

    Kenny Haiti (Haiti)

    Best Artist (Indian Ocean)

    Barth (Reunion) WINNER

    Goulam (Comoros)

    PLL (Reunion)

    Kalipsxau (Reunion)

    Léa Churros (Reunion)

    Jamily Jeanne (Mauritius)

    Lifetime Achievement Award

    D’Banj

  • Rema announces ‘Heis’ album 2025 tour

    Rema announces ‘Heis’ album 2025 tour

    Award-winning singer Rema is set to embark on a massive world tour this spring in support of his sophomore album “Heis”.

    The 22-date tour will kick off on April 11 at the Edmonton Expo Centre in Canada and will make stops at major international arenas, including London’s O2 Arena and Paris’ Accor Arena.

    The tour will also include Rema’s debut performance at both weekends of Coachella.

    The ‘Heis’ tour will wrap up on August 3 in Barcelona, Spain at Poble Espanyol.

    Tickets for the tour will go on sale in phases, starting with an artist presale on February 11, followed by a Spotify presale on February 12, and finally a general on-sale on February 13.

    Rema’s album “Heis” was released in July 2024 and features hit singles such as “Benin Boys”, “Hehehe”, and “War Machine”.

    The album reached No. 7 on Billboard’s World Albums chart and earned Rema his first Grammy nomination for Best Global Music Album.

    HEIS World Tour 2025 — Global Tour Routing:

    April 11 — Edmonton, AB @ Edmonton Expo Centre

    April 13 — Indio, CA Coachella Weekend 1

    April 20 — Indio, CA Coachella Weekend 2

    April 24 — Mexico City, MX @ Cercle Odyssey

    April 27 — Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall

    April 30 — Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

    May 3 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden

    May 6 — Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall

    May 10 — Laval, QC @ Place Bell

    May 11 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena

    June 6 — Berlin, Germany @ Uber Eat Halle

    June 8 — London, England @ The O2

    June 14 — Milan, Italy @ Fabrique

    June 18 — Copenhagen, Denmark @ TAP 1

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    June 20 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ AFAS Live

    June 22 — Brussels, Belgium @ Ancienne Belgique

    June 28 — Paris, France @ Accor Arena

    July 20 — Okinawa, Japan @ Okinawa Arena

    July 22 — Afro Jam Festival Osaka, Japan @ Ookini Arena

    July 27 — Afro Jam Festival Tokyo, Japan @ Musashino Sports Plaza

    August 1 — Malmo, Sweden @ Dream Park Festival

    August 3 — Barcelona, Spain @ Poble Espanyol

  • Rema to release new music Friday

    Rema to release new music Friday

    Afrobeats singer Rema is gearing up to release his first single of 2025, titled “Baby (Is It a Crime),” on Friday, February 7, 2025.

    This announcement comes on the heels of his appearance at the 67th Grammys, where he was nominated for Best Global Album.

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    The song samples Sade’s iconic track “Is It a Crime” from her 1985 album “Promise.” Rema’s version is expected to blend his signature Afrobeats style with Sade’s soulful melody. 

    “Baby (Is It a Crime)” marks Rema’s first release since his sophomore album “HEIS” in 2024.

    The album was a tribute to Nigerian music’s rich history and encouraged the industry to look inward for inspiration.

  • You are the new generation ‘daddy’, Timaya tells Rema

    You are the new generation ‘daddy’, Timaya tells Rema

    Singer Timaya has praised young sensation Rema, hailing him as the leader of Nigeria’s new crop of musicians.

    In a recent Cool FM interview, Timaya attributed Rema’s standout status to his bold fashion, impressive music, and electrifying stage performances.

    “I’m a fan of Rema. Among all the young boys [new generational musicians], he’s at the top. Rema is their dad. You don’t know? See his abss, his dress sense, crazy!

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    “He’s intentional; his music and his stage performances are amazing. And he’s a fine young boy,” the singer said.

  • Asake, Rema make Obama’s 2024 playlist 

    Asake, Rema make Obama’s 2024 playlist 

    Former US President Barack Obama has unveiled his much awaited annual playlist, featuring his top picks for 2024. 

    Shared on his verified X account, this year’s list boasts a diverse lineup of artists and genres, with Nigerian music stars Rema and Asake making a notable appearance.

    Rema’s hit single “Yayo” earned a spot on the playlist, solidifying his global appeal and the growing influence of Afrobeats. 

    Asake’s collaboration with American rapper Travis Scott, “Active,” also made the cut.

    Other standout tracks on Obama’s playlist include songs by international icons Billie Eilish (“Lunch”), Beyoncé (“Texas Hold ‘Em”), and Kendrick Lamar (“Squabble Up”). 

    The list also showcases Obama’s eclectic taste, with inclusions from emerging and established artists like Fontaines D.C., Moses Sumney, and Leon Bridges.

    Obama’s annual playlist, a tradition since 2015, offers a unique glimpse into his personal musical preferences while celebrating diverse talents from around the world.

  • REMA

    REMA

    For the year 2024, Divine Ikubor, also known as Rema, unarguably registered his imprint as the biggest news in pop culture. His musical feats and exploits, for the year in review, displaced the leading three Nigerian artists – Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid – with the potential of becoming the new poster boy of Afrobeats.

    Born into the home of slain chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State and former General Manager of Ethiope Publishing Company, Mr. Justice Ikubor, on May 1, 2000, Rema had an impactful run in 2024 and stands tall as entertainer of the year with historical feats.

    The 24-year-old pop star released his sophomore album, “HEIS,” on July 11, 2024, and immediately sparked a frenzy on the internet. The 11-track album further added to his top streams in the past 12 months and global impact of his music which has upped his career run.

    Earlier in 2023, his 2022 album ‘Raves & Roses’ lead single, ‘Calm Down,’ which also had a remix with U.S. music star Selena Gomez, had announced his seeming domination of the year 2024 with remarkable streaming and viewing records.

    In June 2024, Rema achieved a first for African music as ‘Calm Down’ surpassed one billion streams in the US, according to Chart Data.

    The original music video for the song has garnered over 621 million views on YouTube in two years, making it the most-viewed music video by a Nigerian artist on the platform. The remix video featuring Selena Gomez has surpassed that number, with over one billion views and counting.

    In the same vein, the remix became the first Afrobeats and African song to reach one billion on-demand streams in the US and also holds the record for the most-streamed Afrobeats song on Spotify and the most-viewed Nigerian music video on YouTube.

    The ‘Calm Down’ remix soared to number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and also dominated the U.S.  Afrobeats songs chart for an unprecedented 58 weeks. The song also extended its stay on the chart as the highest-charting Afrobeats song on the Billboard Hot 100. The feat came about a week after the song became the second-longest charting no 1 African song in India.

    Meanwhile, Rema’s sophomore album, ‘HEIS’ made a remarkable debut on Spotify Nigeria by setting a new record for the biggest opening day streams in 2024. The achievement adds to his previous record-breaking feat with his single ‘Benin Boys’ featuring Shallipopi, which held the biggest opening day streams for a song on Spotify Nigeria in 2024. Released on July 11, 2024, the 11-track album has garnered over 2.71 million streams and ranks third in terms of opening day streams for an album on the platform.

    These figures demonstrate the powerful combination of music and visuals, which have worked in the favour of Rema while captivating audiences worldwide. His overall success further cements the shift in the global music landscape with Afrobeats getting deserved spotlight.

    In 2024, Rema made history when he joined other world stars to perform at the grand wedding of Anant, the son of Indian billionaire, Mukesh Ambani, who has been described as the richest man in Asia. His performance at one of the events lined up for the wedding ceremony also created a frenzy as he shared the stage with other international artistes, such as Justin Bieber and Rihanna.

    Rema was reported to have been paid $3 million for the Ambanis wedding in India, and in an interview, he neither denied nor confirmed it but said: “Hehehe, that is all I can say. To be honest, money wise it was a great achievement, it was beautiful. I love India and India loves me too. It just feels good to see something that people trolled me for, criticised me for and I am benefiting off of that. Imagine if I had stopped, imagine if I had listened to the trolls and I think I feel I have to switch it up and four years later it paid and it paid big.”

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    The sum surpassed Wizkid’s rumoured $681,200 (N245.9 million) performance fee when he performed at one of the world’s top private residences, Umaid Bhawan Palace in India in 2018, a year before Rema’s emergence in 2019.

    The performance wouldn’t be the first in Rema’s career as he added a milestone to his ever-evolving career with the performance of his hit song ‘Calm Down’ at the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, France.

    To wrap up his 2024 impressive career run, he scooped a Grammy nomination ahead of the 67th annual Academy award scheduled for 2025. In the Best Global Music Album category, Rema’s ‘HEIS’ and Tems’ ‘Born in the Wild’ each received a nomination.

    Rema is signed to Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records owned by music executive Don Jazzy. His self-titled debut EP, ‘Rema,’ was released in 2019 and topped Apple Music’s Nigerian charts. The music video for “Dumebi” has over 81 million views on YouTube.

  • Rema, Seun Kuti, others to perform at Coachella 2025

    Rema, Seun Kuti, others to perform at Coachella 2025

    Nigerian singer Rema is set to make his Coachella debut in 2025, joining Afrobeat icon Seun Kuti, who returns to the iconic festival. 

    Ghanaian artist Amaarae and South African singer Tyla complete the African representation in the lineup.

    Headliners for the event include Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone, and Travis Scott. 

    Other prominent performers include Missy Elliott, Lisa, FKA Twigs, Glorilla, Charli XCX, Misfits, Anitta, T-Pain, Megan Thee Stallion, and Zedd.

    Coachella 2025 will take place across two weekends, April 11-13 and April 18-20, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.

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    This marks a significant milestone for African artists, following previous performances by Seun Kuti in 2012, Mr. Eazi and Burna Boy in 2019, Ckay in 2022, and Tems in 2024.

    Rema’s performance on Sunday, April 13 and 20, will be part of the lineup that includes Post Malone as the headliner, Megan Thee Stallion, Zedd, Jennie, Shaboozey, Ty Dolla $ign, and others.

    Seun Kuti will perform on Friday, April 11 and 18, alongside Lady Gaga, Missy Elliott, Lisa, FKA Twigs, Glorilla, Benson Boone, The Go-Go’s, and Three 6 Mafia.

    The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is an annual festival in California, USA, with over 125,000 people in attendance, making it the world’s biggest music and arts festival.

  • Rema, Selena Gomez’s ‘Calm Down’ remix makes history with 1billion YouTube views

    Rema, Selena Gomez’s ‘Calm Down’ remix makes history with 1billion YouTube views

    Afrobeat singer Rema has achieved a monumental mark as his hit song “Calm Down” remix featuring Selena Gomez surpasses 1 billion views on YouTube.

    This new achievement cements its position as the most-viewed Nigerian song on the platform.

    This feat was accomplished on November 9, 2024, just over two years after the video’s premiere on September 7, 2022.

    The song’s unparalleled success extends to Spotify, where it became the first Nigerian song to surpass 1 billion streams.

    In the United States, “Calm Down” broke records as the first Nigerian song to accumulate a billion streams.

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    It peaked at No. 3 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and spent over a year on the chart, solidifying its status as the highest-charting Afrobeats song in Billboard history.

    Rema’s global superstardom was further underscored by headline concerts in India and the Middle East, where the song topped the charts.

    The song earned Rema the 2023 VMAs for Best Afrobeats and boasts an impressive 7X RIAA platinum certification, making it the second most certified RIAA plaque.

  • Tems, Davido, Rema, others nominated for 67th Grammy Awards

    Tems, Davido, Rema, others nominated for 67th Grammy Awards

    Singer Temilade Openiyi popularly known as Tems has secured three nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards, increasing her career total to eight. 

    She joins fellow Nigerian nominees Yemi Alade, Asake, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, Lojay and Rema.

    Tems’ triple nominations position her among the year’s top nominees, with Beyoncé leading the pack with 11 nods. 

    The 67th Annual Grammy Awards will honor outstanding recordings and performances released between September 16, 2023, and August 30, 2024.

    Below are the Grammy categories featuring Nigerian nominees:

    Best African Music Performance

    Asake & Wizkid – MMS

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    Burna Boy – Higher

    Chris Brown Featuring Davido & Lojay – Sensational

    Tems – Love Me JeJe

    Yemi Alade – Tomorrow

    Best Global Music Album

    Antonio Rey – Historias de un Flamenco

    Ciro Hurtado – Paisajes

    Matt B & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Alkebulan II

    Rema – Heis

    Tems – Born in the Wild

    Best R&B Song

    Coco Jones – Here We Go (Uh Oh)

    Kehlani – After Hours

    Muni Long – Ruined Me

    SZA – Saturn

    Tems – Burning

    The ceremony is scheduled for February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

  • Rema features on Glo-sponsored African Voices Changemakers

    Rema features on Glo-sponsored African Voices Changemakers

    Rema, a multi-award winning Afrobeats singer and composer from Nigeria, stops by CNN International’s studios this week for African Voices Changemakers, a magazine programme sponsored by Globacom.

    He discovered his talent through performances in church and at his secondary school, Ighile Group of Schools in Edo State. The 24-year-old celebrity — real name Divine Ikubor—did this by singing and rapping to amuse his friends.

    He became well-known after sharing a freestyle to D’Prince’s song “Gucci Gang” on Instagram that went viral. Blown away by his exceptional ability, D’Prince took him to Lagos and extended an offer of a record contract with Jonzing World, a division of Mavin Records, owned by music producer and executive, Don Jazzy. His 2019 smash song, “Dumebi” was the contract’s first success.

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    With the release of his track “Calm Down” in 2022, Rema made waves across the globe and sparked a remix including with American artist, Selena Gomez. For a record-breaking 58 weeks, the song peaked at number one on the Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart and number three on the Billboard Hot 100.

    Rema has won numerous accolades for his musical achievements, including the Billboard Music Award for Top Afrobeats Songs and the MTV Video Music Award for Best Afrobeats Video.

    During his London concert on November 7, 2022, he received accolade for reaching one billion streams globally. On October 30, 2023, he performed at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, which took place at the Theatre du Châtelet in Paris, France.

    The show will be broadcast on Saturday at 8.30 a.m., with repeats at noon the same day.  More repeats come up on Sunday at 4.30 a.m., 7.00 p.m. and on Monday at 4.00 a.m.