Rema and Selena Gomez Deliver Meaningful Speeches Following Their VMAs Win

Selena Gomez and Rema won the 2023 MTV Video Music Award for Best Afrobeats for their song “Calm Down.” The duo expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed to their achievement.

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Although the hit song had already earned three nominations in Best Collaboration, Song of the Year, and Best Afrobeats, it made history as the inaugural winners in the Best Afrobeats category. The song was nominated alongside Burna Boy’s ‘It’s Plenty,’ Davido feat Musa Key’s ‘Unavailable,’ Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush,’ Libianca’s ‘People,’ Wizkid feat Ayrra Starr’s ‘2 Sugar,’ and Fireboy DML’s ‘Bandana.

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While Rema wore a khaki jumpsuit, Selena wore a romantic floral threadwork dress from Oscar de la Renta, asymmetrical hemline, and thigh-high slit, paired with Jimmy Choo strappy red sandals and Pasquale Bruni jewelry, including earrings, rings, and bracelets.

Talking to Pitchfork, Rema shared more insights about the song ‘Calm Down. “It started at a party where I saw a girl who stood out from other girls, so I felt like shooting my shot. We spoke and danced, but her friends didn’t let me get any closer, which killed the vibe, but afterward, when they weren’t there, we stayed in touch and hit it off.”