ENTERTAINMENT: REMA STANDS TALL AS ONLY AFRICAN ON TIME’S INNOVATORS LIST

TIME 100 Innovators 2025 has one African star: Rema. From ‘Calm Down’ to Grammy nods, here’s how he’s taking Afrobeats worldwide.

Afrobeats star Rema has earned a major global milestone, becoming the only African artist featured on the 2025 TIME 100 Innovators list. TIME describes the annual ranking as a celebration of individuals who are shaping culture, technology, and creativity worldwide.

For Rema, the recognition underscores not just his personal achievements but also Afrobeats’ growing role in global music.

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