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Billboard Faces Backlash For Labeling Rema ‘One-Hit Wonder’ Over ‘Calm Down’ Success

Summary by Brand Spur
United States-based entertainment magazine, Billboard, has sparked controversy online after categorising Nigerian singer Rema as a “one-hit wonder.” The remark stems from his global hit single, Calm Down, featuring American pop star Selena Gomez. The post, resurfaced on February 16, 2026, originally comes from Billboard’s June 2025 chart beat, where the magazine ranked Rema number six on its “25 Biggest One-Hit Wonders of the 21st Century.” Bill…
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Brand Spur broke the news in on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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