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Rema’s ‘Rave & Roses (Ultra)’ Hits 3.5 Billion Spotify Streams

Nigerian artist Rema's album Rave & Roses (Ultra) has reached 3.5 billion streams on Spotify, remaining the most-streamed African album in the platform's history.

Rema's Rave & Roses (Ultra) album

Nigerian artist Rema‘s album ‘Rave & Roses (Ultra)’ has reached 3.5 billion streams on Spotify, holding its position as the most-streamed African album in the platform’s history.

The project continues to generate substantial streaming activity years after its release. ‘Calm Down’ and its remix featuring Selena Gomez account for a significant share of the total.

The album became the first African album to surpass 3 billion Spotify streams in August 2025, and it reached 3.4 billion streams in July 2026. It remains ahead of any Nigerian album on the platform.

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