Nigerian music sensations, Rema and Asake, have recently made waves by setting remarkable records in the Afrobeats genre.
Asake made history by clinching the prestigious 2024 GQ Global Creative Award, marking the first time an Afrobeats artist has received this honor. The talented singer expressed his joy by sharing a snapshot of the award plaque on his Instagram story, acknowledging the achievement and tagging GQ.
Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, Rema’s track ‘Calm Down’ has been nominated for “Best Hit International” at the 2024 Swiss Music Awards. This nomination marks a significant milestone as ‘Calm Down’ becomes the first Nigerian/Afrobeats song to earn recognition at the Swiss Music Awards.
Both Rema and Asake’s achievements underscore the growing global recognition and impact of Afrobeats music on the international stage.