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Rema And Shallipopi’s ‘Benin Boys’ Featured On EA FC25 Playlist

Rema and Shallipopi‘s hit track ‘Benin Boys’ has been featured on the official soundtrack for EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 is a popular football video game formerly known as FIFA.
This latest mileston highlights the growing global influence of Nigerian artists in the entertainment industry.

EA Sports, the game’s developer, unveiled the full playlist for EA FC 25 earlier this week, showcasing a diverse range of music from international artists across different genres.
‘Benin Boys‘, known for its infectious beat and cultural references to the artists’ hometown of Benin City, Nigeria, has gained significant traction since its release.
Its selection for the game’s soundtrack marks another major milestone in both Rema and Shallipopi’s careers.
Fans of both artists expressed excitement on social media, celebrating the achievement and noting how Nigerian music continues to break into new global arenas.
“It’s incredible to see Nigerian artists representing on such a huge platform,” one fan tweeted while others predicted that the energetic track would be a fan favourite for gamers.
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Hardship: It’s Not About Sharing Rice To Citizens – Rema Tells Nigerian Politicians

Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has urged politicians in the country to implement more effective measures to solve the economic crisis and bad governance in the country, rather than just providing temporary relief.

He encouraged them to establish sustainable platforms to consistently provide for the masses.

The singer also revealed that he had been advising the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on some of his policies whenever they met.

Appearing on ‘The Breakfast Club’ recently, Rema said, “It’s not about giving rice. Do you know if some kids have an allergy to rice? What about tomorrow? What are they going to eat tomorrow?

“It’s better to create a platform that would consistently provide. Create a platform that would consistently educate. Create a platform that would consistently clothe. Create a platform that would consistently shelter the hungry people.”

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My Song Created International Awards Category For Afrobeats – Rema

Popular Nigerian singer, Rema has stated that his hit track ‘Calm Down’ which gained worldwide recognition, paved the way for the recent Afrobeats category to some international awards.

Appearing on ‘The Breakfast Club’, Rema reiterated that he is on the same level with Afrobeats giants Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy.

“I don’t want to feel like an Afrobeats Messiah. Sometimes I can’t wait for the OGs to say it but since no one is saying it, I might have to say it myself,” he said.

“Respect to the OGs but yeah, I am one of the Big 4… Something as little as a major award shows creating an Afrobeats category because the success of my song has already opened gates.”

Recall that MTV Video Music Awards created a Best Afrobeats Song category last year with Rema’s ‘Calm Down Remix’ with Selena Gomez winning the maiden award.

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Rema Pays Tribute to Father And Late Brother With New Custom-Made Neckpiece

Afrobeat star Rema has paid tribute to his late father and late brother by showing off his custom-made neckpiece.
The piece it has been revealed was made in honour of his late father and brother.
In a widely shared photo on the microblogging platform X, Rema shared a selfie of his newly acquired custom-made neckpiece, which featured a photo of his late father and elder brother.
See reactions below:
911 wrote: “They day Rema meet me I go just Step up as a Dad.”
40dollars sign said: “This story no clear”
LIFE OF A CHAMPION said: “Benin boy Dey bear chuka, mk una nor use confusion wound me”
Deeway wrote: “This guy should stop drug”
BURGER wrote: “This is nice , the Dad will be proud of him right now”
LOVE OF GOD said: “Make them no dey allow Rema take selfie pic again fans”
BiG credited wrote: “God abeg that’s all I will say”
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Singer, Rema Reconnects With Old Classmate

Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema has reconnected with his old classmate in Edo State.

In a widely shared video, Rema was spotted with a former female classmate as they posed for photos together amidst a large crowd.

Referring to an old photo of them, Rema suggested they recreate it, expressing his excitement at their reunion.

While some admired his humility, others were impressed by how much the singer has grown over the years.

See reactions to the video below;

LightDGreat said: “Na for where she day naim e go use in Abido shaker 😂”

SAMUEL said: “Abi na dumebi be this”

Stunna said: “Why e dey behave like woman😒”

OLUWAFEMI AFC wrote: “He no dey reconnect with he gender. Always bad network.”

HoneyGreen Odds said: “Him still remember the old picture sef”

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It’s Disappointing That Rema Donated N105M To Church Without Giving His Life To God – Delta State Governor’s Aide Says

A special Assistant On Media to Delta State Governor, Ossai Success Ovie, has reacted to the N105 million donation made by Afrobeats star, Rema to Christ Embassy church.

In a post shared on Facebook today September 2, Ossai argued that it is disappointing that Rema gave money to his church instead of giving his life to God.

He opined that while he commends the singer for giving the church money, God would have been more pleased with Rema surrendering his life to him.

According to Ossai, the best gift anyone can give to God is to surrender to him in devotion and service.

He wrote;

”It’s disappointing that Rema donated N105m  to Christ Embassy without giving his life to God

It will be disappointing to God for anyone to give money to his church without being born again .

While Rema’s N105m donation to Christ Embassy is a commendable gesture, it would be spiritually futile if he hasn’t surrendered his life to God.

Giving to the church without being born again may not resonate with God, as He desires our hearts and souls, not just our wealth.

I applaud Rema’s generosity and willingness to support the gospel, but I hope he recognizes the eternal significance of surrendering his life to God.

The talents and resources God bestows upon us are meant to be used for His glory and to win souls for His kingdom.

With the kingdom of darkness actively seeking to claim souls, it’s crucial we utilize every opportunity and gift to bring people to God.

The most valuable offering we can present to God is our lives, surrendered to Him in devotion and service.

May Rema’s donation be a step towards a deeper spiritual commitment, and may his talents be used to further God’s kingdom.”

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Rema Was A Backstage Artiste At My 2016 Inauguration – Governor Obaseki Reveals

Godwin Obaseki, the Edo State Governor, has disclosed that Rema was one of the backstage artistes at his inauguration ceremony in 2016.

Obaseki stated this in a post via his X praising Rema for his achievements in the music industry.

The Governor said Rema, who was only a backstage performer in 2016, has become a global sensation in 2024.

“Only few could have imagined that @heisrema, who was one of the backstage acts at my inauguration in 2016, would achieve global sensation status by 2024.

“Or that Edo Queens, who joined our women’s football league barely three years ago, would go on to conquer West Africa and be poised for African dominance.

“But these are just a few anecdotes of the resurgence of the great Edo nation,” he wrote.

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Oba Of Benin Gifts Rema Royal Medal

Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, has gifted a royal plaque to afrobeats megastar, Rema.

The Oba presented the plaque to Rema on Thursday when the singer paid him a visit at his palace ahead of his homecoming concert at the Ogbe Stadium in Benin City.

Earlier, Rema joined the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday, for the groundbreaking ceremony of Edo Arena.

The governor announced that the 6,000-capacity arena would be called Rema Dome in honour of the singer.

Rema, born Divine Ikubor, is from Benin City and has been a proud ambassador of Edo State, promoting the state and legacy of the ancient Benin empire in his music and concerts.

His latest hit song, ‘Benin Boys,’ which featured fellow Edo-born star, Shallipopi, is a tribute to the city of Benin.

In the song, Rema mentioned that he deserved a medal from the Oba for promoting the kingdom.

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‘I Didn’t Know Them 5 Years Ago’ — Rema Speaks On Competing With Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy

The world-famous Afrobeats sensation, Rema, has spoken up about competing with Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy — Nigeria’s biggest three artistes.

In a recent interview on the GRM Daily, the ‘Calm Down’ hitmaker stressed that he is unbothered by their opinions of him because they are not his priority.

Rema claimed “I did not know Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy five years ago” and that he saw no reason to prioritise them.

The award-winning singer also blamed fans who “make it seem like any move we make is competition”.

“I do not want to praise myself. Everyone who has met me has been super respectful. In the game, people act crazy. It is okay to take bullsh*t or overlook,”
he said.

“We are all human beings. But one thing I always want. I always tell my boys that five years ago, I did not know these dudes. My colleagues literally. So why would they be my priority? Why would I wake up and say this move I am about to make will compete with them? Or we go show them? Why would they ever be my priority?

“It is always the fanbase making it seem like any move we make is competition. But, when I put it in terms of lyricism, I always want to keep the sport going. We have lyrics where Davido will be like ‘I’m bigger than all of them’ or Wizkid’s ‘Dem sey dem bad I swear dem do nothing or eh’. All to keep the sport going. We keep it the Ronaldo, the LeBron way. When we are in the match, it is war, outside of the match, it is love.”

In April, Rema claimed that music labels are “attempting to clone me” — implying that some record labels are trying to model their artistes after him.

The Afrobeats star also argued that most artistes have used him as a template since he came to the limelight in 2019.

The ‘Calm Down’ hitmaker declared that he is officially on par with the ‘Big Three’.

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American Singer, Saint Jhn Denies Being Influenced By Rema

Saint Jhn, the Guyanese-American singer and rapper, has denied being influenced by Nigerian afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema.

The ‘Brown Skin Girl’ crooner issued the disclaimer after a fan claimed his latest afro-themed single, ‘Humble’ was heavily influenced by Rema.

Saint explained that Rema is talented but he hasn’t listened to his music enough to be influenced by him.

On X, the fan wrote: “I hear Rema’s influence on the new Saint Jhn.”

Reacting, Saint Jhn wrote, “Nah, he’s dope. But I haven’t heard enough to be influenced.”