Afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, has made history as the most streamed Nigerian artist on YouTube in the first quarter of 2025.
With this historical lead, Rema has surpassed Afrobeats giants like Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid.
According to data reported by music charts, his global hit Calm Down played a significant role in this feat, surpassing 1 billion streams and setting a new standard for Nigerian music on the global scene.
Rema’s single Baby (Is It A Crime) also made major waves, securing the second spot as the most-streamed Nigerian song on YouTube in 2025, with 14 million views.
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Other top artistes rounding out the top 5 include Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Davido, and Wizkid, but Rema currently wears the crown.
Rema burst onto the scene in 2019 with his viral debut Dumebi, quickly followed by bangers like Iron Man, Ginger Me, Bounce, and Soundgasm. He’s won numerous accolades including the Headies Next Rated Award (2019), an MTV Europe Music Award, and BET nominations.
Now, all eyes are on Friday, April 11, 2025, as Rema is set to drop his much anticipated hit, Bout U, which has already garnered likes and leaks across social media platforms.
