While Rema was impressing at the Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring-Summer Show during Paris Fashion Week, his hit song “Calm Down” was collecting awards at the 2024 ASCAP London Music Awards. The song won Song of the Year and Top Streaming Song, with co-writers and co-producers Michael Hunter (London) and Andre Vibez also receiving credits as winners.
These wins bring Rema’s total ASCAP awards to three, the most by a Nigerian or African artist. With six awards won so far in 2024, Rema is the most awarded African artist this year, including one Trends Award in Brazil, one iHeartRadio Music award, one ASCAP Pop Music award, and two ASCAP London Music awards.
“Calm Down” has made history as the first Afrobeats song to surpass 1 billion on-demand streams in the US, solidifying Rema’s position as a leading force in the music industry. His music continues to resonate globally, earning him well-deserved recognition and accolades.