Rema becomes first Afrobeats artiste to scoop MTV Video Music Award

While accepting the award on stage, in the company of Gomez, Rema noted that it was win for Afrobeats. He recognised the artistes that took a chance on him as a teenager and recognised the late Fela Kuti, the father of Afrobeats. 

Nigerian singer Rema won the Best Afrobeats Song Award for 'Calm Down' remix with American singer Selena Gomez