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== Impact ==
''[[Rolling Stone]]'' said "Rema has undoubtedly and proudly become an emblem of [[Afrobeats]] global rise."<ref name=":113">{{Cite web |title=The 40 Best Afropop Songs of 2023 |date=December 26, 2023 |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/the-40-best-afropop-songs-of-2023-1234929225/ |access-date=January 11, 2024 |magazine=Rolling Stone}}</ref> Writing for ''[[Business Day (Nigeria)|Business Day]]'' Anthony Udugba remarked Rema has "expanded the horizons" of African musical impact on the global stage.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Udugba |first=Anthony |date=November 8, 2023 |title=How Rema became Nigeria’s biggest music act of 2023 |url=https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/how-rema-became-nigerias-biggest-music-act-of-2023/ |access-date=January 8, 2024 |magazine=Business day Ng}}</ref> ''[[The Guardian Nigeria]]'' opined "As the [[Afrobeats]] landscape continues to flourish, Rema’s success sets a high standard, showcasing the global appeal and dominance of Nigerian music on the international stage."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kareem |first=Itunu Azeez |title=REMA’S R&R ALBUM IS AFROBEATS MOST STREAMED 2023 |date=December 20, 2023 |url=https://guardian.ng/life/remas-rr-album-tops-afrobeats-streaming-charts-in-2023/ |access-date=January 8, 2024 |newspaper=The Guardian}}</ref> ''[[The Native]]'' stated "It’s impossible to erase the mark he has left on Afrobeats history."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abimbolu |first=Debola |date=March 22, 2020 |title=HOW REMA HAS CHANGED THE AFROPOP GAME IN ONLY ONE YEAR |url=https://thenativemag.com/remas-ambitious-rema-debut-ep/ |access-date=January 8, 2024 |magazine=The Native}}</ref> [[Victor Okpala]] said "Rema’s sound has cemented his place as a true musical trailblazer."<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2023 |title=Rema’s hit single, ‘Calm Down,’ reaches 1bn streams on Spotify |url=https://punchng.com/remas-hit-single-calm-down-reaches-1bn-streams-on-spotify/ |access-date=January 8, 2024 |newspaper=Punch}}</ref> Many [[critics]] have praised him for breaking barriers and inspiring other African music artists.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Acho |first=Affa |title=Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Emerges as Global Shazam Champion of 2023, Breaks Records Worldwide |date=December 2023 |url=https://leadership.ng/remas-calm-down-emerges-as-global-shazam-champion-of-2023-breaks-records-worldwide/ |access-date=January 8, 2024 |newspaper=Leadership News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 15, 2023 |title=Presidency congratulates Rema on MTV award, says music resonates with audiences worldwide |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/09/presidency-congratulates-rema-on-mtv-award-says-music-resonates-with-audiences-worldwide/ |access-date=January 11, 2024 |newspaper=Vanguard}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Morgan |first=Maybelle |title=Rema brings the heat |date=December 6, 2023 |url=https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/rema-interview-2023 |access-date=January 11, 2024 |magazine=GQ}}</ref>
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''[[The Guardian Nigeria]]'' opined "As the [[Afrobeats]] landscape continues to flourish, Rema’s success sets a high standard, showcasing the global appeal and dominance of Nigerian music on the international stage."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kareem |first=Itunu Azeez |title=REMA’S R&R ALBUM IS AFROBEATS MOST STREAMED 2023 |date=December 20, 2023 |url=https://guardian.ng/life/remas-rr-album-tops-afrobeats-streaming-charts-in-2023/ |access-date=January 8, 2024 |newspaper=The Guardian}}</ref> Ayo Onikoyi of ''[[Vanguard]]'' proclaimed "Rema became an African world’s powerhouse, having took his global relevance to an entirely new level almost in the same standing as [[Burna Boy]] and [[Wizkid]]."<ref name=":111">{{Cite web |last=Onikoyi |first=Ayo |title=Asake Vs Rema: Who commands bigger performance fee? |date=November 26, 2023 |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/11/asake-vs-rema-who-commands-bigger-performance-fee/ |access-date=January 8, 2024 |newspaper=Vanguard}}</ref> Writing for ''[[BellaNaija]]'', [[Chude Jideonwo]] asserted "with hardwork and talent Rema has become an icon, and almost inevitably will end up becoming a legend."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jideonwo |first=Jude |date=December 20, 2023 |title=Chude Jideonwo: Why Rema is The 2023 Culture Icon |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2023/12/chude-jideonwo-on-rema/ |access-date=January 8, 2024 |website=BellaNaija}}</ref> Affa Acho of ''[[Leadership]]'' wrote that "Rema’s astounding success has not only marks a personal milestone but also signals the rising prominence of African artists on the global music scene, setting new standards and breaking barriers with his captivating sounds and infectious melodies."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Acho |first=Affa |title=Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Emerges as Global Shazam Champion of 2023, Breaks Records Worldwide |date=December 2023 |url=https://leadership.ng/remas-calm-down-emerges-as-global-shazam-champion-of-2023-breaks-records-worldwide/ |access-date=January 8, 2024 |newspaper=Leadership News}}</ref> Peter Okhide of ''[[NotJustOk]]'' opined "with his achievement and impact, when discussing the leading figures in [[Music of Africa|African music]] scene, Rema's name is indisputably among the top four artists."<ref name=":112">{{Cite web |last=Okhide |first=Peter |date=December 20, 2023 |title=Rema shares shares dynamic music video for 'DND' |url=https://notjustok.com/videos/rema-dnd-video/ |access-date=January 8, 2024 |website=NotJustOk}}</ref>
Writing for ''[[Business Day (Nigeria)|Business Day]]'' Anthony Udugba remarked "In the vibrant music scene in [[Nigeria]], Rema has clearly risen above the rest in a triumphant blaze of success, and continues to ascend his influence on the Nigerian music industry and the global music landscape at large."<ref name=":22">{{Cite web |last=Udugba |first=Anthony |date=November 8, 2023 |title=How Rema became Nigeria’s biggest music act of 2023 |url=https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/how-rema-became-nigerias-biggest-music-act-of-2023/ |access-date=January 8, 2024 |magazine=Business day Ng}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[The Punch|Punch]]'', [[Victor Okpala]] said "Rema’s unique sound has propelled him to the forefront of the [[Music Industry|global music stage]], and cements his place as a true musical trailblazer."<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2023 |title=Rema’s hit single, ‘Calm Down,’ reaches 1bn streams on Spotify |url=https://punchng.com/remas-hit-single-calm-down-reaches-1bn-streams-on-spotify/ |access-date=January 8, 2024 |newspaper=Punch}}</ref> ''[[The Native]]'' stated "Rema embodies the entirety of Afrobeats evolution in one moment, while becoming a prominent figure in regional and international scenes, It’s impossible to erase the mark he has left on Afrobeats history."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abimbolu |first=Debola |date=March 22, 2020 |title=HOW REMA HAS CHANGED THE AFROPOP GAME IN ONLY ONE YEAR |url=https://thenativemag.com/remas-ambitious-rema-debut-ep/ |access-date=January 8, 2024 |magazine=The Native}}</ref> The [[Federal government of Nigeria]] praised Rema, saying; "His talent knows no bounds, and his music resonates with audiences worldwide, from [[Benin City]] to the VMA stage, his journey continues to be a testament to dedication, passion, and the true Nigerian spirit.”<ref name="AP" /> ''[[Legit.ng]]'' expressed that Rema has greatly impacted music and Afrobeat at home and abroad, with [[Radio Personality|radio host]] Gucci saying "he is no longer in any Afrobeats artist league".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ajetunmobi |first=Maymunah |title=“If I Stop Music Today, My Name Will Be in Afrobeat Bible”: Rema Brags After Ballon d’Or Feat |date=November 2, 2023 |url=https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/music/1561615-i-stop-music-today-afrobeats-bible-rema-brags-ballon-d-feat/ |access-date=January 8, 2024 |website=Legit.ng}}</ref>
Jason Okudaye of ''The Guardian'' remarked "Rema has accumulated rapid global stardom, which has placed him as an immediate peer rather than heir, to long-established countrymen such as Wizkid, Burna Boy and [[Davido]]."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Okudaye |first=Jason |date=November 15, 2023 |title=Rema review – brilliant bat-riding Nigerian star is a little too ambitious |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/nov/15/rema-review-brilliant-bat-riding-nigerian-star-is-a-little-too-ambitious |access-date=January 8, 2024 |newspaper=The Guardian}}</ref> ''Business Day'' expressed "with his unprecedented success and records, Rema has not only shared in these groundbreaking moments but has also expanded the horizons of African musical impact on the global stage."<ref name=":22" /> ''Vanguard'' opined "Rema’s remarkable career continues to represent the country on the global stage, breaking barriers and inspiring countless others."<ref name="AP">{{Cite web |date=September 15, 2023 |title=Presidency congratulates Rema on MTV award, says music resonates with audiences worldwide |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/09/presidency-congratulates-rema-on-mtv-award-says-music-resonates-with-audiences-worldwide/ |access-date=January 11, 2024 |newspaper=Vanguard}}</ref> ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' remarked "Rema has undoubtedly and proudly
become an emblem of Afrobeats global rise."<ref name=":113">{{Cite web |title=The 40 Best Afropop Songs of 2023 |date=December 26, 2023 |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/the-40-best-afropop-songs-of-2023-1234929225/ |access-date=January 11, 2024 |magazine=Rolling Stone}}</ref> In an article for ''[[GQ]]'', Maybelle Morgan wrote "To say Rema has sparked something would be an understatement, his preternatural ability to craft monstrous hits, show the range of his sprawling influences."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morgan |first=Maybelle |title=Rema brings the heat |date=December 6, 2023 |url=https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/rema-interview-2023 |access-date=January 11, 2024 |magazine=GQ}}</ref>
== Discography ==
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