Rema is keeping his foot firmly on the gas pedal of Afrobeats dominance. The Nigerian hitmaker has kicked off August with ‘Kelebu’—a high-energy, genre-blending single that’s already taking over streaming charts and social media feeds.
Produced by London, ‘Kelebu’ is a rhythmic cocktail of African and Caribbean influences, weaving in Coupé-Décalé grooves, Bongo Flava melodies, and a touch of French bounce. It’s the kind of track built to light up the dance floor—whether in Lagos clubs, Paris rooftop parties, or late-night living room jams.
But Rema isn’t just relying on the music alone to make waves. Alongside the release, he launched the #KelebuChallenge, a $10,000 global dance contest inviting fans to craft their most creative routines. Within days, TikTok and Instagram were flooded with entries—some slick, some chaotic, but all buzzing with the energy the track demands.
The hype has translated into numbers. ‘Kelebu’ debuted at #9 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart, marking yet another milestone in a career already stacked with accolades—from sold-out arenas on his “HEIS” world tour to Grammy nominations for his sophomore album.
More than just another hit, ‘Kelebu’ is a statement: Rema isn’t slowing down, and the Afrobeats wave he’s riding is only getting bigger. With a knack for merging infectious beats, cultural influences, and fan-powered virality, he’s proving once again why his name keeps coming up when you talk about the genre’s global future.
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