“Calm Down” by Rema and Selena Gomez has once again marked a significant achievement, securing the ‘Top Afrobeat Song’ title at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards. This recognition comes amidst the global acknowledgment of ‘Calm Down,’ reflecting the evolving landscape of Afrobeats on the international stage.
The Billboard Music Awards, responding to the transformative surge in Afrobeats, introduced specific categories such as ‘Top Afrobeat Song’ and ‘Top Afrobeat Artist.’ At the recent awards ceremony on Sunday, November 19, 2023, Rema and Burna Boy emerged triumphant in both categories. Burna Boy was honored as the ‘Top Afrobeat Artist,’ while Rema and Selena Gomez claimed the ‘Top Afrobeat Song’ award for their collaboration on “Calm Down.”
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