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The Digest:

Nigerian superstar Rema has been selected for the prestigious 2025 TIME100 Next list, cementing his status as a defining voice of a new generation. The honor highlights his role in pushing Afrobeats to the forefront of the global music scene and places him among other influential figures shaping the future.

Key Points:
  • Rema earned a spot on the 2025 TIME100 Next list of influential emerging leaders.
  • The list recognizes rising figures redefining leadership and impact globally.
  • He was the only African artist featured on the list this year.
  • Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo praised him, calling his hit 'Calm Down' "catchy and virtuosic."
  • The song has surpassed two billion streams globally and earned Grammy recognition.
  • Kidjo included the track in her 'African Symphony' project alongside works by Fela Kuti and Miriam Makeba.
  • The list also featured other prominent names like Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
This accolade transcends personal achievement, symbolizing the explosive and undeniable arrival of Afrobeats as a powerful, mainstream force on the world stage.

Sources: NotJustOk