Rema’s international story continues to expand, but the Nigerian star is showing that his global presence is no longer built around one song or one moment.
In 2026, the singer has appeared on some of the world’s biggest stages while continuing to introduce new music. From the FIFA World Cup to major African concerts and international collaborations, Rema’s latest run reflects the increasingly global audience for his sound.
One of the biggest moments came during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Rema performed “Goals” alongside LISA and Anitta during the opening ceremony in Los Angeles. The appearance placed the Nigerian artist alongside major international stars in front of a worldwide football audience.
The international activity has continued beyond that performance.
In September, Rema headlined the Kwita Izina Concert at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. The Nigerian singer performed for more than an hour, moving through songs including “Calm Down,” “Soweto,” “Soundgasm,” “Dumebi,” “Beamer” and “Ozeba.” The performance marked another major appearance for Rema in Rwanda and demonstrated the continued reach of his catalogue across Africa.
A New Musical Chapter
Rema has also remained active with new music.
His 2026 run includes “TEA,” his first solo release of the year, followed by “Oh No.” “TEA” was produced by Mustard with additional production from London, while “Oh No” was produced by Rvssian and blends elements of kompa, reggaeton, dancehall and Afropop.
The songs show Rema continuing to experiment with sounds that can travel across different markets without losing the identity that made his music distinctive.
“Calm Down” remains an important part of that international foundation. Years after its original release, the song continues to appear on global music charts. On the week of September 22, 2026, “Calm Down” was No. 3 on the global Shazam chart, while “Oh No” was also in the Top 20 at No. 15.
Rema’s broader streaming catalogue also remains substantial. Current Spotify tracking shows billions of streams across his songs, with the Selena Gomez version of “Calm Down” accounting for more than 1.9 billion streams on its own.
From Afrobeats to a Wider Audience
What makes Rema’s current chapter particularly interesting is the variety of audiences surrounding his music.
His collaborations and performances increasingly place him in environments where Afrobeats is only one part of a much larger global music conversation. His FIFA appearance connected him with football fans, his Kigali performance brought him to a major East African audience, while songs such as “Oh No” continue exploring rhythms beyond conventional Afropop.
For Rema, the challenge now is not simply reaching international listeners. It is continuing to build a catalogue that keeps those listeners interested.
The current evidence suggests that his biggest international record still has significant visibility while his newer material is beginning to establish its own space.
As Rema moves further into this new phase, his story is becoming less about an Afrobeats artist breaking into the global market and more about a Nigerian artist operating naturally within it.