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Rema’s ‘Calm Down Remix’ Makes History as First Afrobeats Song to Surpass 1 Billion Views on YouTube.

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Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has achieved a remarkable milestone with his hit song “Calm Down Remix,” featuring Selena Gomez. This collaboration has made history as the first Afrobeats song to reach over 1 billion views on YouTube. A recent review confirms that the music video, uploaded on Gomez’s YouTube channel two years ago, has surpassed this significant landmark, marking a new era for Nigerian music on global platforms.

In addition to setting a new record for YouTube, “Calm Down Remix” is also recognized as the fastest African song to achieve 1 billion views, reaching this phenomenal figure within just two years. The original version of the song has also enjoyed considerable success, accumulating over 619 million views.

This past August, the “Calm Down Remix” made waves once again by becoming the first African song to surpass the billion-stream mark on Spotify, currently boasting over 1.5 billion streams on the platform.

Rema’s resounding success with “Calm Down Remix” underscores the growing influence of Afrobeats on the global music scene and highlights the potential for further international collaborations in the future.

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Genevieve Nnaji’s Graceful Acceptance of Aging.

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Veteran Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji recently engaged with a fan’s observation about her appearance on X. Following a post featuring a photograph of the actress, a user commented on her aging, stating, “You really cannot cheat nature. My fine wine is finally growing old.”

Ms. Nnaji’s response demonstrated a remarkably grounded perspective. She replied, “It gets worse, bro. I will get so old I’ll die, if I’m lucky.”

This simple yet profound statement underscores a realistic and mature acceptance of the inevitable aging process. The actress, widely celebrated for her beauty and impactful contributions to Nollywood since 1998, acknowledges mortality with refreshing candor. Her response serves as a reminder that aging is a natural and privileged experience, a perspective often overshadowed in the pursuit of perpetual youth.

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Odumodublvck Claims Sacrifices Made for Peter Obi.

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Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, known professionally as Odumodublvck, has publicly stated that he refused a substantial monetary offer designed to sway his support against Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during the 2023 election cycle.

This declaration follows criticism directed at the artist for his perceived entitlement in requesting Mr. Obi to promote his forthcoming album, “The Machine Is Coming,” as a reciprocation for his loyalty.

Odumodublvck defended his request, asserting that he made significant sacrifices to support Mr. Obi’s campaign. In a post on X, he alluded to the magnitude of the offer he rejected, framing his album promotion request as a modest ask in light of his prior commitment. The artist emphasized his unwavering stance and the forthcoming release of his project.

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Rubi Rose Articulates Her Relationship Criteria.

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American rapper and model Rubi Rose has publicly stated her financial prerequisites for prospective romantic partners. In a recent livestream with Adin Ross, the artist declared that she requires a potential suitor to earn a minimum of $5 million annually.

Rose justified this stipulation by drawing a parallel to societal expectations regarding female attractiveness, stating that “Men won’t date ugly girls, so I don’t want to date a broke guy.” Further clarifying her position, she added that she desires a partner who is financially comparable to herself and stipulated that his wealth must be derived from legal avenues. Her remarks have predictably ignited considerable discussion regarding financial expectations in modern relationships.

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