Rema‘s successful year in 2023 was marked by his hit single ‘Calm Down’.
Calm Down brought him international acclaim.
It toped charts in multiple countries and setting various records.
In another remarkable achievement, Rema became the first African artist to perform at the Ballon d’Or ceremony.
This annual event, organized by the France Football Federation, honors the best football players in the world.
During the ceremony in Paris, Rema entertained guests, including superstar footballers from around the world, with his hit single ‘Calm Down.’
In a post on his social media accounts, Rema expressed his deep honor in taking Afrobeats to the global stage and thanked God for the grace to do so.
With his performance at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, Rema joins Davido and Burna Boy as Nigerian artists who have performed at some of football’s most prestigious events.