About a week ago, Rema and Shallipopi released the single Benin Boys but many fans would not have anticipated that the song would set a new record so early.
The single reached one million streams on its first day on Spotify, making it the first African song of 2024 to achieve this feat.
It’s also ranked as the first collaboration between African acts to hit one million streams on day one of its appearance.
Benin Boys is the first single by the Prince of Afrobeats, Rema, for the year 2024, on which he decided to rope in rising singer and rapper, Shallipopi.
Both talents from Benin State, Nigeria, brought their unique musical traits onto the Afrosound.
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An official music video released last Friday gathered some significant streaming figures on YouTube.
The theme of the sound is centered on wealth creation as the two artistes talk about their financial successes in the fast-tempo composition.
Rema released his Ravage Extended Play (EP) last year and took a long break afterward. Fans are looking forward to other bangers he will release before the end of the year.
In May this year, Rema expressed satisfaction with his works since his 2019 debut on the music scene, saying he was ‘flattered’ with the many artistes who try to “copy his style.”
“I have so many plans for evolving the sound; I’ve always been that guy who just wants to change the game…change how the game is perceived, from sound to show branding.
“Even though some artistes will not give me that glory, I know how many people have copied my moves and I am flattered by it…it shows I’m bringing something to the game,” he told Rolling Stone in an interview.