Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema has been officially named to the prestigious 2025 TIME100 Next list, cementing his status as a globally influential rising star. He stands as the sole Nigerian musician featured on this year’s roster, which highlights emerging leaders across music, film, sports, politics, and more. His profile was penned by the legendary Grammy-winning artist Angélique Kidjo, who praised his unique sound for being authentically African yet universally catchy. Kidjo specifically highlighted his record-shattering hit “Calm Down,” a track that has amassed billions of streams worldwide. Since rising to fame with 2019’s Dumebi, the 25-year-old artist has broken streaming records, performed in stadiums worldwide, and earned a Grammy nomination for his sophomore album, “HEIS.” Rema’s recognition underscores Afrobeats’ growing dominance on the world stage and highlights him as a leading voice shaping global music culture.
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