Thursday, October 2, 2025 - Afrobeats star Rema has made history
as he becomes the only African artist featured on the prestigious 2025 TIME100
Next list, which celebrates the world’s most influential rising stars.
Rema’s
profile for the list was authored by Grammy-winning legend Angélique Kidjo, who
hailed his remarkable achievements.
She
highlighted how his success continues the legacy of African icons like Fela
Kuti, Miriam Makeba, and Youssou N’Dour, who brought the continent’s sound to
the global stage.
Kidjo wrote:
“With the recent global explosion of African music, I needed to include some
contemporary sounds. I fell in love with Rema’s “Calm Down.” It has a unique
flow and feel, not mimicking Western pop; it is rooted in Africa but also
catchy and virtuosic. I love to sing it.
“The young
Nigerian superstar has accomplished so much: “Calm Down” has joined the
billion-stream club twice over. Rema has performed in stadiums. His latest
album earned a Grammy nomination.
“Rema is the
embodiment of the international success of Afrobeats. Thanks to artists like
him, African music is at the forefront of global culture”.
This
achievement cements Rema's status as a leading figure in global music.
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