The milestone was confirmed on Wednesday following a platform check that showed Rave & Roses Ultra crossing the 3-billion mark. The feat is largely driven by the global success of his chart-topping hit "Calm Down," especially the remix featuring American pop star Selena Gomez. The track has enjoyed sustained international airplay and virality, playing a major role in the album's worldwide reach.
This isn't the album's only record-breaking moment. On Spotify, Rave & Roses Ultra has accumulated an impressive 3.9 billion streams, making it the most streamed African album ever on the platform. It also holds the distinction of being the first African project to surpass 2 billion streams on Spotify — and remains the only Nigerian album to cross that threshold.
Released as an expansion of his 2022 debut Rave & Roses, the "Ultra" edition added several new tracks that contributed to its longevity and streaming dominance. Rema’s ability to blend Afrobeat with global pop sensibilities has positioned him as one of the most commercially successful African artists of his generation.
The milestone not only marks a personal victory for Rema but also reflects the growing global appetite for African music. As Afrobeats continues to expand its influence across continents, Rema’s streaming success illustrates how artists from the continent are increasingly shaping the future of mainstream music.