Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ wins Best Afrobeats at 2023 VMAs

Nigerian singer Rema has achieved another landmark stride after winning his first VMA.

The 2023 VMAs was held on September 12 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey and Rema, Asake, Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Libianca, and Wizkid were in contention to win the Best Afrobeats Song.

Afrobeats history maker Rema won his first VMAs after he took home the award for the Best Afrobeats Song for ‘Calm Down’ his international smash hit with Selena Gomez. Taylor Swift was the biggest winner of the night as she took home 9 awards which makes her second only to Beyonce for most wins at the VMAs.

Congratulations to Rema.