Nigerian music sensation Rema has once again etched his name in the global music history books, as his debut album 'Rave & Roses' officially becomes the longest-charting African album on the Billboard World Albums Chart.
The milestone was achieved as the album completed its 170th week on the prestigious chart, surpassing the previous record of 164 weeks held by Wizkid's iconic 'Made In Lagos' project. Rema first broke that record last year and has continued to extend the lead.
'Rave & Roses' now stands alone at the pinnacle of African chart history on Billboard, demonstrating the enduring global appeal of the Beninese-born artist's sound. The album's remarkable run highlights how Rema has successfully carried the torch for Afrobeats onto the world stage.
Following behind in the rankings of longest-charting African albums are Tems' 'Born In The Wild' with 79 weeks, Burna Boy's 'Love, Damini' at 63 weeks, and the legendary Fela Kuti's 'The Best Of The Black President' compilation, which has logged 45 weeks on the chart.
This record-breaking achievement comes during a phenomenal week for Nigerian music on the global scene. Rema simultaneously earned his second career entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with 'Secondhand,' a collaboration with Don Toliver. The track debuted at an impressive number 29, further solidifying his crossover appeal.
Not to be outdone, Rema's compatriot Tems also debuted on the Hot 100 this week with her new song 'What You Need.' This entry brings Tems' total Hot 100 appearances to seven, tying the joint African record held by Burna Boy and South African rock group Seether.
The simultaneous success of Rema and Tems underscores the current golden era of Nigerian music internationally. With 'Rave & Roses' now setting an unprecedented benchmark on the World Albums Chart, Rema has not only broken a record but has raised the bar for future generations of African artists aiming for global dominance.
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