Rema’s “Rave & Roses”: A Milestone in Global Afrobeats

Rema’s debut album, Rave & Roses, has etched its name in history by charting for 150 weeks on the U.S. Billboard World Albums chart, the second African album to achieve this feat. Released in 2022, with a 2023 “Ultra” deluxe edition, it surged in popularity, amassing over one billion Spotify streams amid a boom in global paid subscriptions, hitting 100 million in the U.S. by 2024 per RIAA.

Pioneering “Afrorave,” Rema fused Afrobeats with Arabian and Indian vibes, recording in his Benin City roots. The standout “Calm Down” remix featuring Selena Gomez peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, shattering barriers and proving African music’s mainstream prowess.

This milestone underscores Afrobeats’ rising dominance, blending cultural innovation with universal appeal. What’s next for Rema? The world is watching.