Harmony unleashed: Selena Gomez and Rema’s collaborative triumph
Joshua Awesome is a Coaching Psychologist/Executive and Business Performance Coach who has supported over 100,000 professionals across Africa and the globe. He can be reached via: joshua@mindinstitute.africa
July 10, 2023415 views0 comments
In the vast realm of social media, numbers often define success. Take Selena Gomez, the American superstar singer, who reigns with a staggering 425 million followers on Instagram and an impressive 89 million on Facebook. However, let’s delve deeper into a heart-warming tale that showcases the power of collaboration and gratitude.
Recently, Selena Gomez expressed her immense gratitude towards an unlikely source – our very own Rema. With less than six million followers on Instagram, Rema’s impact on Selena’s life was profound. Their collaboration on the global sensation song, ‘CALM DOWN’, transformed Selena’s journey in ways she never anticipated.
In Selena’s own words, “This man has changed my life forever. Rema, thank you for choosing me to be a part of one of the biggest songs in the world. Love you for forever, Rema.” Her heartfelt statement raises an intriguing question: Why was she so grateful? Let’s explore some remarkable reasons that unfolded.
Firstly, Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ gifted Selena Gomez her first-ever #1 hit on the Radio Songs chart, a monumental achievement. Moreover, this captivating track ascended to the pinnacle of the Billboard Global 200, making it Selena’s first song to achieve such a remarkable feat. ‘Calm Down’ also secured its place as Selena’s longest-charting song on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100.
Despite Selena Gomez’s colossal fan base, teeming with nearly 500 million followers on Instagram, she discovered that the support and collaboration of a young talent like Rema were essential to attaining enviable heights in her career. This realization serves as a poignant lesson for all of us — never underestimate anyone. Those who seem far behind today could be the very ones who offer crucial help tomorrow. Academic achievements and societal status do not define one’s worth. A school dropout might become your greatest ally, and the impoverished neighbours you disregard now may emerge as your helper in the future. Change is the only constant in life.
God has a way of humbling even the richest and mightiest by employing the simplicity of this world. Just like an elephant seeking solace in a forest tree to scratch its back, we all require assistance from unexpected quarters.
Let us also take a moment to applaud Selena Gomez for her appreciation of the one who aided her in reaching the pinnacle of her career. Gratitude, an uncommon virtue, is a rare gem to find among musicians of her stature. May blessings abound upon her.
In this tale of collaboration, gratitude, and unexpected alliances, we witness the transformative power of unity. Selena Gomez and Rema have shown us that numbers on social media do not define the impact one can make.
So, let’s celebrate the extraordinary journeys intertwined through the threads of destiny and extend our support to those around us, for it is through unity that we truly soar to new heights.