The official music videos for "Calm Down" have shattered numerous digital records for African artists:
Rema, born Divine Ikubor, describes his unique blend of Afrobeats, trap, and Arabian influences as "Afrorave". Rema Calm Down (Official Music
The song was inspired by a real-life encounter at a party where Rema met a girl in a yellow dress. After her friends initially acted "stuck up," she eventually "calmed down" to dance and talk with him. The official music videos for "Calm Down" have
Across all versions (original and remix), the song has amassed over 2.5 billion total views on YouTube as of mid-2025. Chart Dominance and Streaming Records born Divine Ikubor