6th February, 2024
By Taiwo Okanlawon
Nigerian superstar Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has made history as the first African artist to win a Chinese Music Award.
The singer achieved the feat after his song ‘Calm Down’ remix with American superstar Selena Gomez won the Best Collaboration of the Year at the 2024 Hito Music Award in the Republic of China.
The award was presented by Hit FM, Taiwan, and hosted by DJ Andy.
Rema joins American and British artists on the list of the few international musicians to have won the Taiwanese award.
American global pop star Taylor Swift is one of the most celebrated international artists at the awards ceremony with over six awards.
In November 2023, Rema shuts down his “Ravage Uprising” 02 Arena show in London. The sold-out show of 20,000 capacity saw the likes of Nigerian celebrities and fans traveling all the way to London for the show that can described as yet another celebration of Afrobeats.
Rema joined other award-winning Nigerian artistes like Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, and Asake who have already sold the arena.