Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema continues to rewrite the history books as his groundbreaking debut album, Rave & Roses, has reached yet another major milestone on the Billboard World Albums Chart, further extending its record as the longest-charting African album in the chart’s history.
The critically acclaimed project has now spent an incredible 190 weeks on the Billboard World Albums Chart, becoming the first album by an African artist to reach the milestone. The achievement comes just 10 weeks away from the historic 200-week mark, a feat no African project has ever accomplished on the chart.
Released in March 2022, Rave & Roses has evolved from a successful debut into one of the defining African albums of the streaming era. Powered by global hits such as “Calm Down,” “Soundgasm,” “Charm,” and “Holiday,” the project has enjoyed remarkable longevity, continuing to attract millions of listeners more than four years after its release.
A major catalyst behind the album’s historic run was the remix of “Calm Down” featuring Selena Gomez, which became one of the biggest Afrobeats records of all time. The song dominated charts worldwide, peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, and introduced Rema’s Afrorave sound to a global audience.
The latest milestone further solidifies Rema’s position as one of Africa’s biggest global stars. Over the past few years, the singer has consistently broken streaming, chart, and touring records, helping push Afrobeats into new international markets while inspiring a new generation of African artists.
Fans across social media celebrated the achievement, praising the album’s remarkable staying power and describing Rave & Roses as one of the most influential African projects of the decade. Many also expressed confidence that the album will soon become the first African album ever to spend 200 weeks on the Billboard World Albums Chart.
The milestone is another reminder of the global rise of African music. As Afrobeats continues to dominate streaming platforms and international charts, Rave & Roses remains one of the genre’s defining releases, proving that African albums can achieve not only worldwide success but also exceptional longevity.
With 190 weeks on the Billboard World Albums Chart and counting, Rave & Roses continues to set the standard for African music on the global stage. As the countdown to the 200-week milestone begins, Rema’s landmark debut is once again proving why it remains one of the most successful and influential African albums ever released.
