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Afrobeats sensation Rema, also known as Divine Ikubor, has achieved a new milestone with his sophomore album HEIS on Spotify Nigeria. Released on July 11, 2024, the 11-track album debuted with an impressive 2.71 million streams on its opening day, marking the highest for any album in 2024.
This record-breaking achievement surpasses Olamide's Ikigai, which previously held the top spot with 1.86 million streams. HEIS now ranks as the third biggest opening day stream for an album in Nigeria, following Burna Boy's I Told Them and Davido's Timeless.
The album's release has ignited a wave of mixed reactions on social media. While some fans and critics have praised Rema for his bold musical experimentation and evolution, others have pointed out perceived weaknesses in the album. Despite the mixed reviews, HEIS highlights Rema's versatility and growth as an artist, as he embraces a more rockstar-like persona in this new phase of his career.
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BREAKING: Rema’s “HEIS” breaks the record for first day release streams on Spotify Nigeria with 2.71M streams on opening day.
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) July 12, 2024
— Surpassing former record holder, Olamide’s “Ikigai” (1.86M) 🦇📊 pic.twitter.com/HW57rAasky
Rema's HEIS album not only showcases his musical evolution but also reinforces his status as a leading figure in the Afrobeats genre. As he continues to push boundaries and explore new sounds, fans eagerly anticipate what the future holds for this dynamic artist.
Source: NB
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