Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ becomes highest certified Nigerian song in New Zealand

Afrobeats superstar Rema has added another remarkable feat to his already impressive career, as his smash hit “Calm Down” has officially been certified 4× Platinum in New Zealand. This makes it the most certified Nigerian song ever in the country’s history.

The certification, issued by Recorded Music New Zealand (RMNZ), represents over 120,000 units sold, a significant milestone that underscores both the song’s popularity and Afrobeats’ increasing global reach. Released in 2022, “Calm Down” quickly became an international sensation, and its remix featuring Selena Gomez helped catapult the track into even greater global visibility, blending African rhythm with mainstream pop appeal.

With chart-topping success across continents and billions of streams, “Calm Down” has become a defining moment not just for Rema, but for the entire Afrobeats movement. Its record-breaking status in New Zealand signals the genre’s expanding footprint in regions where African music had previously been underrepresented.

This milestone reaffirms Rema’s role as one of the foremost African artists shaping the global soundscape, and it celebrates the universal appeal of Afrobeats. As new audiences continue to embrace the genre, “Calm Down” stands tall as a timeless anthem and a cultural bridge between Africa and the world.

Source: notjustok.com