Feb 16 • 15:27 UTC 🇳🇬 Nigeria Punch

Billboard faces backlash over ‘one-hit wonder’ tag on Rema

Billboard has faced criticism for labeling Nigerian artist Rema as a 'one-hit wonder' following the success of his global hit 'Calm Down.'

Billboard, the prominent American entertainment magazine, sparked controversy by designating Nigerian musician Rema as a 'one-hit wonder' in a recent social media post. This post shared a June 2025 article that ranked artists under this label, placing Rema at No. 6 for his global hit 'Calm Down,' a collaboration with pop singer Selena Gomez. While Billboard acknowledged the impact of the remix, which peaked at No. 3 on the Hot 100 chart, it controversially pointed out that Rema has not made a return to that chart since.

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