Nigerian music sensation Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, celebrated a significant triumph at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards held in Newark, New Jersey, United States on Tuesday. The event marked the inauguration of the “Best Afrobeats” category, and Rema secured the inaugural title for his remarkable collaborative track, ‘Calm Down,’ featuring global superstar Selena Gomez.
Rema faced stiff competition in this newly introduced category, as his track ‘Calm Down’ went head-to-head with other notable Afrobeats songs, including Burna Boy’s ‘It’s Plenty,’ Davido featuring Musa Key’s ‘Unavailable,’ Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush,’ Libianca’s ‘People,’ Wizkid featuring Ayrra Starr’s ‘2 Sugar,’ and Fireboy DML’s ‘Bandana.’ Rema’s victory not only marked a significant milestone in his career but also solidified his status as a rising star in the global music scene.
The inclusion of the “Best Afrobeats” category in the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards underlines the genre’s growing influence and popularity on the international stage. Rema’s win serves as a testament to the incredible talent and innovation emerging from the African music industry, further cementing Afrobeats as a genre to be reckoned with on the global music scene.
