President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Rema on winning the ‘Best Afrobeats’ at the VMAs for his song ‘Calm Down’ with Selena Gomez.
The Presidency noted that Afrobeats is #MadeInNigeria.
A statement from the Presidency highlighted that “winning ‘Best Afrobeats’ at the VMAs is just one milestone in Rema’s remarkable career.
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“He continues to represent Nigeria on the world stage, breaking barriers and inspiring countless others.
“His talent knows no bounds, and his music resonates with audiences worldwide.
“From Benin City to the VMAs stage, Rema’s journey continues to be a testament to dedication, passion, and the true Nigerian spirit.”
The statement reads:
Presidency Nigeria
@NGRPresident
SPOTLIGHT NIGERIA: REMA
Congratulations to Nigeria’s very own – Rema @heisrema, on winning the ‘Best Afrobeats’ at the VMAs for his song ‘Calm Down’ with Selena Gomez. Such an amazing acceptance speech!
Winning ‘Best Afrobeats’ at the VMAs is just one milestone in Rema’s remarkable career. He continues to represent Nigeria on the world stage, breaking barriers and inspiring countless others. His talent knows no bounds, and his music resonates with audiences worldwide. From Benin City to the VMAs stage, Rema’s journey continues to be a testament to dedication, passion, and the true Nigerian spirit.
Afrobeats is #MadeInNigeria
FACT: Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ is the first song from an African artist to cross over a billion streams on Spotify.