Nigerian music sensation Divine Ikubor, widely known as Rema, has achieved an unprecedented milestone in African music history with his debut album 'Rave & Roses Ultra' becoming the first African musical project to amass 3 billion streams on YouTube Music.

BenriNews confirmed on Wednesday that the ultra version of Rema's debut album has officially crossed the 3 billion streams threshold on the platform, setting a new record for African artists globally.

The album's success has been significantly bolstered by the chart-topping single 'Calm Down' and its remix featuring American pop star Selena Gomez, which contributed substantially to the streaming numbers.

Breaking Multiple Streaming Records

Beyond YouTube Music, 'Rave & Roses Ultra' has also dominated other streaming platforms. The album currently stands as the most streamed African album on Spotify with an impressive 3.9 billion streams, making it the first African album to join the platform's prestigious 2 billion club.

This achievement further cements the album's status as a groundbreaking project, as it remains the only Nigerian musical work to surpass the 2 billion streams milestone on Spotify.

Rema's record-setting accomplishment highlights the growing global influence of Afrobeats and Nigerian music on the international stage, as streaming platforms continue to provide wider access to African musical content for global audiences.

The 'Calm Down' hitmaker has been enjoying a meteoric rise in his career, with multiple international recognitions and award nominations, including recent nods at the 2025 BET Awards alongside fellow Nigerian artists Burna Boy and Ayra Starr.