Reviews for the collaboration highlight both its infectious production and its role as a "summery bop".
The collaboration won Best Afrobeats at the 2023 MTV VMAs and was honored as Top Afrobeats Song at the Billboard Music Awards.
Some listeners on community platforms like Album of the Year found the song overplayed or "boring," with criticisms directed at repetitive lyrics. Commercial Success & Awards
Critics have praised Selena Gomez for her "smooth" and "beautiful" vocal performance, noting it fits perfectly with the track's chill, mellow vibe.
The remix of by Rema and Selena Gomez has received a polarized yet largely positive reception, particularly for its impact on the global popularity of Afrobeats . Critical and Fan Reviews
The beat is widely celebrated as "hypnotic" and "incredible," effectively blending Afrobeats with pop elements.
The song achieved unprecedented success for an Afrobeats track: