Rema - Calm Down (official Music

The official music videos for "Calm Down" have shattered numerous digital records for African artists:

Rema, born Divine Ikubor, describes his unique blend of Afrobeats, trap, and Arabian influences as "Afrorave".

"Calm Down" by Rema is the most successful Afrobeats song of all time, serving as a global breakthrough that redefined the genre's international reach. Originally released in February 2022 as a single from his debut album Rave & Roses , the track achieved unprecedented success following a remix featuring American pop star Selena Gomez in August 2022. Rema Calm Down (Official Music

The song was inspired by a real-life encounter at a party where Rema met a girl in a yellow dress. After her friends initially acted "stuck up," she eventually "calmed down" to dance and talk with him.

The track features a "melancholy slow jam" vibe with a hypnotic draw designed to linger in the listener's mind. Music Video Performance The official music videos for "Calm Down" have

As of April 2026, the video remains the most-viewed music video by a Nigerian artist and the most-watched African video of all time.

Across all versions (original and remix), the song has amassed over 2.5 billion total views on YouTube as of mid-2025. Chart Dominance and Streaming Records The song was inspired by a real-life encounter

The song's longevity on global charts is historic, particularly in the United States and the Middle East: