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I Smoke And Pray Before Going On Stage To Perform – Rema Opens Up (Video)

Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema, born Divine Ikubor, has shared insights into his pre-show rituals.

In an interview with Dazed on the sidelines of the Milan Fashion Week, where he walked the runway for Diesel, Rema revealed that he drinks alcohol, smokes cigarettes, and prays before going on stage to perform.

 

 

He added that he also does sound-check with his team to make sure modalities are in place for a good performance.

“A little Tequila, a little cigarette, pray, tap in with the team and make sure everything is on cue,” he stated when asked about his pre-show rituals.

Rema said performing is more stressful than walking on runway, stressing that “performing has a lot to do with your breathwork and you have to keep the crowd going.”

On the music that has been inspiring him lately, Rema said “I have been listening to a lot of Sudanese cultural live music.”

He admitted that smoking cigarettes is his “biggest vice.”

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Billboard Under Fire For Calling Rema A ‘One-Hit Wonder’

American entertainment magazine Billboard has faced backlash on social media after referring to singer Rema as a “one-hit wonder.”

Billboard had on February 16, 2026, reshared an article from its June 2025 chart beat.

Billboard in the post on X, named Rema number six on the list of its “25 Biggest One Hit Wonders of the 21st Century” for his global smash ‘Calm Down’, which featured Selena Gomez, an American pop star.

The magazine which explained that Rema has not been able to make it to the Hot 100 again after featuring Selena Gomez “although he has landed six top 10s on U.S. Afrobeats Songs, through the June 7, 2025, chart”.

The resurfaced post sparked criticism from netizens with many tagging the publication disrespectful to Rema’s broader achievements.

@flourish_empire said, “What kind of downplay is that? All Rema songs are hit back to back.”

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@MikeAgrow wrote: “Rema has been dropping consistent bangers, selling out arenas, and putting Afrobeats on the map worldwide. One song on their chart doesn’t erase all that. Call it what it is.”

@gtm_gtel added, “They try to kill his confidence but so bad. Billboard can’t tell Africans how to do their thing. Their rate is of no use.”

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Rema Breaks Wizkid’s Record For Longest-Charting African Album On Billboard World Albums

Nigerian singer Rema’s debut album Rave & Roses has concluded its run as the longest-charting African project on the Billboard World Albums Chart, reaching an impressive milestone of 170 weeks on the chart.

Rave Roses broke the record, which was preciously held by Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos’ (164 weeks) last year.

Other longest-charting African projects on chart include Tems’ ‘Born In The Wild’ (79 weeks), Burna Boy’s ‘Love, Damini’ (63 weeks), and the legendary Fela’s ‘The Best Of The Black President’ (45 weeks).

Meanwhile, Rema earned his second Billboard Hot 100 chart entry this week with ‘Secondhand’ with Don Toliver debuting at 29.

His compatriot, Tems also debuted on new song ‘What You Need’ on Hot 100 this week, bringing her total to seven, a joint African record with Burna Boy and South African group Seether.

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Why I Prefer Stylish Women To Rich Ones – Rema Speaks (Video)

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, has offered a glimpse into the qualities he desires in his ideal partner.

In a recent interview with People Gallery, the 25-year-old stated that he prefers a stylish and fashionable woman to a rich one.

The ‘Calm Down’ hitmaker explained that he is already rich so a woman’s style matters more to him than her money.

The interviewer asked: “Would you rather have a girl with style or funds?”

Rema replied: “I already got the funds so style.”

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Nigerian Singer, Rema Throws Shade At Colleague, Ayra Starr For Relocating To New York

Popular Nigerian musician Rema has stirred online reactions after aiming a subtle dig at his close colleague and associate, Ayra Starr.

Earlier, 626Blaze reported that Ayra Starr, during a recent interview, confirmed her relocation abroad.

Reacting to the songstress’s relocation, Rema shared a cryptic post reflecting on the effect of financial success on community ties.

While referencing a Bible verse that urges people to love their neighbours, he wrote: “Love ur neighbor as yourself but once money land you change neighborhood. No wam”.

The post prompted an immediate response from Ayra Starr in the comment section.

Ayra Starr wrote: “Wait… Remyyyyy”.

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Rema Makes 2025 Time100 Next List

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has been named in the 2025 TIME100 Next list.

The list spotlights the world’s most influential rising stars.

Published on Tuesday, the list features people from an array of industries, from movies and music to sports and science to politics and philanthropy.
Rema is the only African artist honoured this year. His profile was written by the legendary musician, Angélique Kidjo.
 
“The young Nigerian superstar has accomplished so much: ‘Calm Down’ has joined the billion-streams club twice over,”Kidjo noted.
 
“Rema is the embodiment of the international success of Afrobeats. Thanks to artists like him, African music is at the forefront of global culture,” the multiple Grammy-winner added.
Global music powerhouses like Teyana Taylor and GloRilla are also among the 100 emerging leaders and entertainers who made the cut for the TIME100 Next list.
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Rema and Ayra Starr spark dating speculations as they lock lips

Celebrity singers, Rema and Ayra Starr have sparked excitement and dating rumours as they lock lips during their recent stage performance.

The duo delivered an electrifying performance after they took the stage at the Global Citizen Festival in New York.

In a video that was shared online, Rema and Ayra Starr were seen performing his hit track, ‘Calm Down’ to a crowd of fans that gathered to watch them.

 

After their stage performance, they briefly locked lips, stirring hysterical shriek from fans who were caught off guard and no doubt excited at the sudden turn the concert took.

 

Dating Speculations

Netizens have taken to comment sections to react to the video as they opined that the singers were probably dating singer they could share a kiss in full view of fans.

Although, neither Rema nor Ayra Starr has made any comments about whether they are now in a relationship, or still testing the proverbial waters.

 

@zaddyswanky who shared the video wrote:

 

“So Rema and Ayra Starr are dating!!😳

Is the kiss for me🥹”

Ayra Starr and Rema’s relationship

Ayra Starr had previously clarified her relationship with Rema, describing him as a friend who inspires her musically, and listens to her songs.

The duo had started out as artists under the same record label, Marvin Records.

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Rema, Tems, Ayra Starr Named In Rolling Stone’s Top 100 Albums of 2024

Nigerian singers, Ayra Starr, Tems and Rema have made the list of Rolling Stone’s best 100 albums of 2024.
Rolling Stone described Rema’s second studio album, ‘Heis‘, which secured the 11th spot in the list, as a “unique, buzzy and visceral” project.
Tem’s album, ‘Born in the Wild‘, secured the 37th spot because of its “physical and emotional listening experience”.
Also, Ayra Starr’s second album ‘The Year I Turned 21′ ranked 53rd for showcasing the singer’s musical maturity and passion.
Recall that in 2022, Asake’s debut album ‘Mr Money’ made the US magazine’s list.
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Rema, Asake, Ayra Starr, Others Nominated For 2025 MOBO Awards

The MOBO Awards has unveiled nominations for their 2025 edition.

Nigerian singers, Asake, Rema, Ayra Starr, Tems, Bnxn, Ruger, Shallipopi, and Odumodublvck were nominated for the 2025 Music of Black Origin Awards.

Tems, Ayra Starr, and Asake are nominated in the Best International Act category alongside Beyonce, Glorilla, Kendrick Lamar, Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, and Tyla.

In the Best African Music Act category, Asake, Ayra Starr, Bnxn & Ruger, Odumodublvck, Rema, Shallipopi, and Tems are nominated alongside South African singers; Tyla and Uncle Waffles.

For the first time, the ceremony will take place in Newcastle, at the Utilita Arena on Tuesday, February 18.

See the full 2025 MOBO Awards Nominations List below….

Best Male Act

Bashy

Central Cee

D-Block Europe

Ghetts

Nemzzz

Sampha

Best Female Act In Association With Got2b

Cleo Sol

Darkoo

Jorja Smith

Little Simz

Nia Archives

Raye

Album Of The Year

Bashy – Being Poor Is Expensive

Cleo Sol – Gold

Ghetts – On Purpose, With Purpose

Jorja Smith – Falling Or Flying

Sampha – Lahai

Skrapz – Reflection

Song Of The Year

Central Cee Feat. Lil Baby – Band4Band

Chase & Status, Stormzy – Backbone

Darkoo Feat. Dess Dior – Favourite Girl

Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani

Leostaytrill – Pink Lemonade

Odeal – Soh-Soh

Best Newcomer

Chy Cartier

Elmiene

Fimiguerrero

Flowerovlove

Jordan Adetunji

Len

Leostaytrill

Myles Smith

Odeal

Pozer

Video Of The Year In Association With Lner

Meekz – Mini Me’s (Directed By Kc Locke)

Mnelia –  My Man (Directed By Femi Bello)

Raye – Genesis (Directed By Otis Dominique & Raye)

Sampha – Only (Directed By Dexter Navy)

Skepta – Gas Me Up (Diligent) (Directed By Steveo)

Unknown T Feat. Loyle Carner – Hocus Pocus (Directed By Felix Brady)

Best R&B/Soul Act Supported By Kiss Fm

Cleo Sol

Elmiene

Flo

Jaz Karis

Jorja Smith

Nippa

Odeal

Sasha Keable

Shae Universe

Sinead Harnett

Best Alternative Music Act In Association With Marshall

Alt Blk Era

Bob Vylan

Hak Baker

Kid Bookie

Native James

Spider

Best Grime Act Supported By Trench

Chip

D Double E

Duppy

Kruz Leone

Manga Saint Hilare

Scorcher

Best Hip Hop Act Supported By Bbc Radio 1Xtra

Bashy

Cristale

Headie One

Nines

Potter Payper

Skrapz

Best Drill Act

163margs

Central Cee

Headie One

Kairo Keyz

K-Trap

Pozer

Best International Act

Asake

Ayra Starr

Beyonce

Glorilla

Kendrick Lamar

Latto

Megan Thee Stallion

Nicki Minaj

Tems

Tyla

Best Performance In A Tv Show/Film

Angela Wynter As Yolande Trueman In Eastenders

Caroline Chikezie As Noma In Power Book Ii: Ghost

Diane Parish As Denise Fox In Eastenders

Dionne Brown As Queenie In Queenie

Ghetts As Krazy In Supacell

Jacob Anderson As Louis In Interview With The Vampire

Jasmine Jobson As Jaq In Top Boy

Josh Tedeku As Tazer In Supacell

Kingsley Ben-Adir As Bob Marley In Bob Marley: One Love

Tosin Cole As Michael In Supacell

Best Media Personality

90’s Baby Show

Aj Odudu

Chuckie Online

Craig Mitch

Henrie Kwushue

Madame Joyce

Micah Richards

Specs Gonzalez

The Receipts Podcast

Zeze Millz

Best African Music Act In Association With Loco Music

Asake (Nigeria)

Ayra Starr (Nigeria)

Bnxn & Ruger (Nigeria)

King Promise (Ghana)

Odumodublvck (Nigeria)

Rema (Nigeria)

Shallipopi (Nigeria)

Tems (Nigeria)

Tyla (South Africa)

Uncle Waffles (South Africa)

Best Caribbean Music Act

Popcaan

Shenseea

Skillibeng

Spice

Valiant

Yg Marley

Best Jazz Act

Amy Gadiaga

Blue Lab Beats

Ego Ella May

Ezra Collective

Kokoroko

Yussef Dayes

Best Electronic/Dance Act Supported By Mixmag

Eliza Rose

Nia Archives

Pinkpantheress

Salute

Shygirl

Tsha

Best Producer

Ceebeaats

Inflo

Juls

M1onthebeat

P2j

Sammy Soso

Best Gospel Act Supported By Premier Gospel

Annatoria

Imrhan

Limoblaze

Reblah

Still Shadey

Volney Morgan & New Ye

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Rema Unveils Jewelry Collection

Nigerian Afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema has announced the launch of his new jewelelry collection

The ‘Ozeba’ crooner took to his X page to share the exciting news, accompanied by a video showcasing the exquisite pieces.

In the video, Rema is seen alongside a jewelry expert, meticulously examining and documenting each piece.

The collection appears to be a fusion of modern and traditional designs, reflecting Rema’s eclectic style.

This venture marks Rema’s foray into the fashion industry, further solidifying his status as a creative entrepreneur.

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