Nigerian music sensation Rema has already made 2023 his biggest year yet. His global hit single “Calm Down” has earned him top prizes across major music awards shows.
His talent and mass popularity worldwide show Nigerian stars can break boundaries.
In 2022, Rema connected with American pop icon Selena Gomez to create an English and Spanish remix of his catchy song “Calm Down.” The tune mixes Afrobeat style with reggae and pop influences. It became instantly popular on TikTok and music charts. By early 2023, it hit number three on the main US Billboard Hot 100.
Nigerian musician Rema made global waves in 2023 with his monster hit song “Calm Down”. The infectious Afrobeat track won major awards and propelled Rema to new levels of international fame. Let’s countdown his top honors so far!
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Top Awards Won by Rema in 2023
Best Male Artist – Headies Awards
The “Nigerian Grammys” named Rema the year’s best male talent in Nigeria, beating out established stars.
Song of the Year – Trace Awards
“Calm Down” earned top song honors at the pan-African music celebration.
Best Global African Artist – Trace Awards
Rema also took home a second trophy cementing his status across Africa.
Top Afrobeats Song – Billboard Music Awards
Teaming up with Selena Gomez, their “Calm Down” remix ruled this Billboard category.
. African Artist of the Year – Headies Awards
The biggest award of the Nigerian show went to Rema to cap his stellar year.
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With global fame and some of music’s top prizes under his belt at 23 years old, Rema looks unstoppable.
We can expect more hot tracks and awards headed his way soon! The future of Afrobeat is in good hands with Nigeria’s rising prince.
