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  • I’ve exceeded myself in the music industry – Rema

    I’ve exceeded myself in the music industry – Rema

    Celebrity singer Divine Ikubor aka Rema has hailed his hardwork and dedication to the music industry as he clearly said he earned himself a spot in Afrobeats Hall of Fame.

    Mavin signee said quitting music isn’t a part of his plan anytime soon but if he decides to do so now, his name would still to “be on the Afrobeats bible”.

    He said if there were an Afrobeats bible, he would be on the front page of the “New Testament.”

    “I’m not saying I want to stop. But if I say I want to stop right now, my name is still going to be on the Afrobeats bible, if there is an Afrobeats bible to be dropped. I’ll literally be in the New Testament, on the front page,” he said.

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    The ‘Calm Down’ crooner also recounted how he was mocked because of his Bollywood-soundtrack-themed sound when he hit stardom in 2019.

    He said: “Everything they doubted, everything they laughed at me for, I built on it. They called me Indian Boy; I went to India. I’m the first artist to shut down four cities in India, 5000 capacity and above. No one can deny that I’ve impacted Afrobeats on a global scale.”

  • Ballon d’Or ceremony: Rema thrills football stars with ‘Calm Down’

    Ballon d’Or ceremony: Rema thrills football stars with ‘Calm Down’

    Afrobeat star, Divine Ikubor aka Rema, has set the pace as he becomes the first African artiste to give a live performance at the esteemed Ballon d’Or ceremony.

    The 23-year-old performed at the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, France, on Monday night.

    Rema thrilled the audience with a performance of his hit song, ‘Calm Down.’

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    The award organisers shared a clip of his electrifying performance via their verified X handle with the caption: “Calm Down!

    “@heisrema takes on the stage of the Ballon d’Or!”

  • Rema performs ‘Calm Down’ at Ballon D’or ceremony

    Rema performs ‘Calm Down’ at Ballon D’or ceremony

    Afrorave artiste, Rema took the stage at the 2023 Ballon d’Or awards ceremony to perform his global hit, “Calm Down.”

    The performance left the audience, which included football stars like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland among others in awe of the African talent.

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    Flanked by two female dancers, Rema, electrified the crowd with hit song as the crowed clapped along.

    It was s the first time a Nigerian artiste performed at the Balon D’or ceremony.

  • Some artists copy my moves without credit – Rema

    Some artists copy my moves without credit – Rema

    Celebrity pop artiste Divine Ikubor aka Rema has set a standard in the Afrobeats genre of music of which he said other artists are emulating.

    The ‘Calm Down’ crooner in an interview with Rollingstone, said that despite not getting accolades for a set standard, he was “flattered” by the fact that others are drawing inspiration from him.

    He said changing the afrobeats music scene has always been his dream.

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    Rema said: “I’ve been on the road for 4 years back-to-back; dropping bangers, hopping on stages. It has helped my growth non-stop.

    “In as much as vacation is needed, I just don’t like to feel idle. I have so much plans for evolving this sound. I’ve always been that guy who just want to change the guy and change how the game is perceived. From sound to shows, to branding.

    “Even though some artists will not give me credit, I know how many people have copied my moves and I am flattered by it.”

  • Singer Rema speaks on Illuminati saga

    Singer Rema speaks on Illuminati saga

    Famous Nigerian musician, Divine Ikubor aka Rema, has officially spoken about the viral rumours making rounds on the internet that he is a part of the Illuminati clan.

    Rema in a post on his official Instagram stories on Wednesday denied connection with any secret society.

    Addressing the Illuminati conspiracy theories, Rema urged his pioneering fans to call Ravers to educate his new fans about his background and heritage.

    While condemning the claims that his success is linked to supernatural forces, the singer described Illuminati as diabolical shit, insisting that “Jesus is the king.”

    Read Also: Nigerians don’t give Rema enough credit – Johnny Drille

    He said: “Day 1 Ravers, help me educate the new Ravers that I have been on this bat shit for a long time. You all would have so much clarity if you easily Google where I’m from, what the key colours of my heritage are, what flies in the skies of Benin every evening, etc.

    “As I evolve, my execution will evolve unapologetically. Please know your artist. It is why I do interviews. And that Illuminati talk is trash. I work too hard to create art for you guys to give the glory to some diabolical shit. Dead it now. Jesus is King.”

  • Rema meets Rwanda’s President Kagame

    Rema meets Rwanda’s President Kagame

    Afrobeats sensational singer, Divine Ikubor aka Rema, had a one-on-one visit to the Rwandan President, Paul Kagame at the presidential palace in Kigali on Sunday.

    The Nation reported that Rema attended the 2023 Trace Music Awards in Kigali on Saturday where he won the Global African Artist of the Year and Song of the Year with ‘Calm Down’.

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    Speaking during his visit to the President, the music star said: “Coming to Rwanda, it gives me that vibe of a place where I can rest and feel at home without having to travel overseas.

    “A lot of time we just want to take that break, we just want to lay back… I feel like here we can have serene energy, that vibe. And I feel like it’s even going to be a bigger thing when we start uniting.

    “I must say thank you so much, Mr President.”

  • Singer Tyla expresses desire for a date with Rema

    Singer Tyla expresses desire for a date with Rema

    South African singer, Tyla Laura Seethal aka Tyla, has mentioned that Rema would be the Nigerian Afrobeats artiste she would love to go on a date with.

    Tyla stated this in a recent interview with Apple Music.

    She said: “Rema would be cute. I hung out with him last year, and we took pictures together. That was so dramatic.

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    “After that situation, I realised that Hollywood is just vibes like you can’t trust everything you see cause that looked like a scandal. Even I started believing we were dating. But we are just friends.”

    Recall that Rema sparked relationship rumours with Wizkid’s ex, Justin Skye after he thrilled her to a birthday date in August.

    He has also been rumoured to be romantically involved with label mate Ayra Starr in the past.

    However, Ayra Starr debunked the rumours, describing him as a “brother.”

  • I didn’t venture into music for money, says Rema

    I didn’t venture into music for money, says Rema

    Popular singer Divine Ikubor aka Rema has claimed that money isn’t why he makes music. 

    He said he isn’t making music just because of the financial benefits.

    The ‘calm Down’ vocalist said he was financially okay even while he was doing freestyles and posting on social media which led to his record label discovering him.

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    Speaking in an interview with Korty EO, Rema said if he didn’t make it in the music industry, he would still be “hustling” and making money.

    “If music didn’t work, I will still be pushing that p in the corner while hustling, you understand.

    “Even at that point where I was doing freestyles, I didn’t really need to do a freestyle because I needed money. I had money. I was actually good,” he said.

  • Don’t give up on worst people, Singer Rema urges

    Don’t give up on worst people, Singer Rema urges

    Raving singer Divine Ikubor aka Rema has advised fans to keep ‘worst people’ close and not give up on them while journeying life.

    He said some of their “biggest blessings” might be in the hands of such people.

    The ‘Charm’ crooner gave the advice via Twitter now called the X app.

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    Rema wrote: “Some of your biggest blessings might be in the hands of the worst people you might ever come across.

    “In our generation of quitting on people early, just remember that there’s a reward for the steadfast, and your presence in their lives might be the true lecture they need. God didn’t place you in their hands by mistake”.