- Calm Down: Rema, Selena Gomez

The song spent a record-setting 58 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart and became the first African song to spend an entire year on the Hot 100.

It was the first African-led track to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify and became the first Afrobeats song to reach 1 billion views on YouTube .

The song explores themes of love, attraction, and persistence, following their interaction from the dance floor to staying in touch afterward. Rema, Selena Gomez - Calm Down

It was the second best-selling global single of 2023, according to the IFPI , earning 1.89 billion subscription stream equivalents. Song Meaning & Narrative

The remix is credited with bridging the gap between Afrobeats and Western pop: The song spent a record-setting 58 weeks at No

Producers highlight that the track's success lies in its repetitive, catchy "Lo-Lo-Lo" hooks and a spirit-lifting beat that makes listeners want to move, regardless of whether they understand the lyrics. Impact of the Collaboration

The collaboration between Nigerian star and American singer Selena Gomez on " Calm Down " is widely considered the most successful Afrobeats song of all time. Released as a remix in August 2022, it transformed from a regional hit into a global phenomenon, shattering records on Billboard and streaming platforms. Record-Breaking Success It was the first African-led track to surpass

According to Rema, the song's lyrics are inspired by a real-life encounter at a party: