Lady achieves goal of reading 130 books in 2023

Lady achieves goal of reading 130 books in 2023

Lady achieves goal of reading 130 books in 2023

A young Nigerian lady defies expectations by achieving a remarkable feat of reading from cover to cover 130 books in the year 2023. Sharing her journey on the microblogging platform X, she captivated audiences with a photo depicting herself surrounded by a diverse array of books spanning fiction to non-fiction.

Lady achieves goal of reading 130 books in 2023

Accompanying the image was a caption unveiling her impressive reading conquest. The tweet quickly gained viral traction, drawing in thousands of admirers who marvelled at her uncommon accomplishment in an era dominated by digital distractions. Applauded for her unwavering dedication, and genuine passion for reading, she became a source of inspiration for many. Some book enthusiasts expressed their intent to embark on a similar literary journey in the coming year. “Passed my reading goal this year, read a 130 books 😭🙌🏾,” she captioned the post. Her tweet ignited a wave of enthusiasm, motivating numerous individuals to rediscover the joy of reading and immerse themselves in the wonders of books. Watch her review of some books below … Let’s have it 🤍 pic.twitter.com/X0q2HQJiSA — Armah🌺🧚🏽‍♂️ (@xx_howdy) December 29, 2023

Rema elated as he achieves 3-year dream of shutting down India

Rema

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, is filled with joy as he accomplishes a mission he set out to achieve three years ago. The talented artist recently captivated a major city in India, as well as the concert venue where he held the first leg of his highly-anticipated ‘Rema Calm Down India Tour.’

Rema

Rema took to his Twitter page to share a throwback video from a 2020 interview where he expressed his desire to take Afrobeats to India and leave a lasting impression. “You see Afrobeats, I want to take it to the next level. I want us to get into the India zone. Why can’t we shut down India?” he passionately stated during the interview. After three years of unwavering determination, Rema was ecstatic to finally achieve his dream of shutting down India. He expressed his gratitude to the country and everyone who believed in him, tweeting; “3 years later I did it! Thank you India for your overwhelming love & my heart to those who BELIEVED.” Rema’s first electrifying performance took place in Delhi, with upcoming shows scheduled in Mumbai on Saturday and Hyderabad on Sunday.

Rema

During an interview with PTI, Rema expressed his love for Indian music and his desire to collaborate with artists from the country. He praised the emotional vocals and captivating melodies of Indian music, stating that he has been playing a lot of it since his arrival in India. He particularly expressed his admiration for renowned Indian musician AR Rahman. The artist embraced Indian culture during his visit, adorning garlands around his neck, donning a turban, and even wearing a red bindi on his forehead. Indian dancers performed to his hit track “Calm Down” in their own folk style, further showcasing the appreciation and enthusiasm of the Indian audience. See below; 3 years later I did it! Thank you India for your overwhelming love & my heart to those who BELIEVED. ✊🏾🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/zfAtfDUFDh — REMA (@heisrema) May 15, 2023

Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ achieves double diamond in France

Rema's 'Calm Down' achieves double diamond in France

Famous Nigerian superstar, Rema achieves another significant accomplishment in France as his popular single ‘Calm Down’ bags double diamond.

Rema's 'Calm Down' achieves double diamond in France

The global success of the song has earned it a double diamond certification in France, where it has sold over 500,000 copies, making it one of the most successful Afrobeats songs to be exported internationally. ‘Calm Down’ was released in February 2022 as one of the lead singles from Rema’s debut album ‘Raves & Roses‘ and features Selena Gomez on the remix. The song has also earned certifications in other countries such as Switzerland, Italy, and the United Kingdom, as well as a platinum plaque from the RIAA in the United States. Additionally, ‘Calm Down’ holds the record for the highest-charting African song on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching the number 8 spot, surpassing the previous record held by Wizkid‘s ‘Essence’ remix featuring Tems & Justin Bieber. The song’s music video is the most-watched Afrobeats video on YouTube, with over 427 million views, and has surpassed 2 billion streams across all platforms combined.