Rema Achieves Career-High with Sold-Out Madison Square Garden Show on HEIS Tour
Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema reached a remarkable milestone in his global career by earning his highest-grossing U.S. concert to date, grossing $794,000 at the iconic Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City.
The concert, part of his ongoing HEIS Tour, drew an impressive 10,595 attendees, filling 82.10% of the venue’s capacity. These numbers not only reflect Rema’s increasing influence in the U.S. music market but also highlight the growing reach of Afrobeats as a global genre.
Madison Square Garden is one of the world’s most prestigious and competitive stages, often reserved for artists at the pinnacle of their careers. For Rema — an artist who emerged from Benin City, Nigeria, and rapidly rose to international fame with his unique blend of Afrobeats, trap, and alté — this moment signifies much more than numbers. It reflects a shift in global music consumption and the continued rise of African voices on the world stage.
The HEIS Tour, named after Rema’s mysterious alter ego and last album, HEIS, has been a high-energy celebration of his genre-defying sound and bold artistic persona. From Benin to London, and now New York, the tour has captured fans with a mix of elaborate visuals, choreography, and anthemic hits like Calm Down, Holiday, and Charm.
This MSG performance solidifies Rema as one of the leading African artists of his generation. His success continues to pave the way for other young talents across the continent, showing that Nigerian music is no longer just local — it’s global.
As Afrobeats continues its meteoric rise, moments like this are proof that the movement is not slowing down anytime soon.
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