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- It is one thing to create good music, it is another to produce a music video that would reach a massive audience
- Rema released his hit song Calm Down and featured his American colleague Selena Gomez on its remix in 2022
- The song has not only gotten wide acceptance from music lovers but the music video is also set to hit a milestone on YouTube
Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, aka Rema, and his American counterpart Selena Gomez collaborated on the song Calm Down, which is set to hit 1 billion views on YouTube.
Source: Instagram
The music video currently has over 997 million views and it got fans of the singer excited. However, some people noticed that the Calm Down remix was only on Selena Gomez’s YouTube page.
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In response, some fans said it was because the American pop star had more fans on social media. Some fans used the opportunity to shade other artistes who have not reached 1 billion views on a YouTube music video.
Rema has come a long way in the music industry. Since he got signed to Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records, he has released hit songs and has more fans who support his craft.
Watch the video below:
Reactions to Rema’s Calm Down YouTube views
Legit.ng has compiled some of the reactions to Rema and Selena Gomez’s achievement on Calm Down below:
@stardomgys:
“ESSENCE hit 1 billion in all streams platform. BURNA boy; LAST LAST did that too. Now CALM DOWN. Tell me who is missing.”
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@ap45708:
“I am still confused how the remix is posted on her YouTube page not Rema’s.”
@ademillie_:
“@ap45708 She made it has more publicity it is a very good move.”
@ivy.victor_:
“First Nigerian song to archive this milestone on YT everywhere sef all streaming platforms.”
@officialcitadel223:
“Gomez is still thanking Rema for helping her career.”
@kingsamuel6201:
“No more big three, is now a big four.”
Crowd performs Calm Down for Rema
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Rema put his popularity to test during one of his performances in the United States of America.
The Nigerian singer watched in amazement as the US crowd took over his job and reversed the situation.
They performed his hit single Calm Down to him, and Nigerians reacted differently to the lovely video that emerged online.
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
