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The Reason I Wear Glasses – Rema

Nigerian artist Rema, also known as Divine Ikubor, has disclosed his visual impairment.

That’s why he wears spectacles, he claimed.

The “Calm Down” singer revealed that his inability to focus on close objects is caused by long-sightedness, which requires the usage of spectacles.

In an interview with Capital Xtra conducted on the 2024 Brit Awards red carpet in London, the United Kingdom, he revealed this.

“Tell us a secret, anything that you’ve never told anyone else,” the host enquired.

Rema answered, “I wear glasses.” My condition is long-sightedness.

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Omah Lay, Asake, Rema Make Van Dijk’s Top Songs Playlist

Nigerian artists Omah Lay, Asake, and Rema have found a place in Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk’s list of favorite songs.

The playlist was curated for the EFL Carabao Cup Final 2024 and shared via EFL’s Tiktok page.

Late American rapper, The Notorious B.I.G and Mase were the only non-Nigerians featured in the list.

The Dutch defender explained that the playlist is dominated by Afrobeats because he loves to have nice vibes.

Van Dijk said, “Hi, my name is Virgil Van Dijk and these are my top five tracks.

“Number one is Omah Lay with ‘Holy Ghost.’ Dope! Listen to it. It keeps you in the mood. The second one would be Mase with ‘Feel So Good.’ Very good classic. Unbelievable! Then the third one will be The Notorious B.I.G with ‘Mo Money Mo Problems.’ Nice vibes, you know what I mean?

“So, number four would Asake with ‘Lonely At The Top.’ Nice one, nice vibes. The sun is shining hopefully, it will be nice. And my fifth one would be Rema with ‘Charm.’ Very nice.

“There is a lot of Afrobeats because I like to have nice vibes, sun is shining, smiling faces and winning the Carabao Cup Final.”

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I’m Bringing Home Grammy This Year – Singer, Rema Assures Billionaire Tony Elumelu

Divine Ikubor, the famous Afrobeats singer, who is popularly known as Rema has assured Tony Elumelu, the billionaire businessman, that he would bring home the 2024 Grammys.

This commitment was made following Rema’s visit to the billionaire’s multimillion naira mansion where he was well received by Elumelu and his beloved family.

In a video posted on the billionaire’s Instagram story, Elumelu expressed excitement at Rema’s surprise visit.

In a video clip, Rema was captured interacting with the billionaire’s wife and sons, who posed for a photo with the acclaimed singer.

During the visit, Rema presented an exclusive album copy and his merchandise (Air Rema) as gifts, assuring Elumelu of clinching the 2024 Grammys.

Rema also conveyed his gratitude to Elumelu for his significant impact and support in the music industry, emphasizing the immense value it holds for him.

He said: “Thank you for what you have done and the support you have for the music industry. I am grateful, it means a lot to me. This year I am bringing the Grammy.”

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You’ve Done The World Proud, Get Some Rest And Come Back Stronger – Davido Reacts As Rema Cancels All December Shows

Nigerian Afrobeats star, Davido has reacted after his colleague, Rema stated that he would be cancelling all shows in December to focus on his health.

Recall that the ‘Calm Down’ crooner’ in a terse statement via his Instagram page on Wednesday, stated that he has neglected his health and needs to recuperate.

Rema noted that during his years of touring, he had ignored his health, adding that it was time to recuperate.

He wrote, “Breaks my heart to say that I won’t be performing anywhere this December. Been years of touring I’ve ignored my health & I need time to recuperate. 2024 we go again love.”

Reacting, Davido, in a post via Instagram, said their job is not easy and applauded Rema for exceeding expectations and making Africa proud.

He wrote: “The job ain’t easy…physically and mentally!!. You’ve done Africa and the world proud beyond expectations. Get some rest king @heisrema come back stronger.”

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Davido, Rema Win Big At 2023 Trace Awards (Full List)

 

Superstar Nigerian artists, Davido and Rema made the country proud as they bagged several awards at the maiden edition of the Trace Awards, which took place in Kigali, Rwanda, on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

The award seeks to celebrate the creativity, talent, and influence of African and Afro-inspired music and artistes.

During the ceremony yesterday, Rema won the ‘Song of the Year’ category for the hit song ‘Calm Down’ while the ‘Best Global African Artiste’ was a tie between the Nigerian and Nomcebo.

Davido on his part, emerged as the winner of the ‘Best Male’ and ‘Best Collaboration’ categories while Burna Boy won ‘Album of the Year’.

The awards ceremony was hosted by Nigerian singer, D’Banj, and Angolan global supermodel, Maria Borges.

Here is the full list of winners for the 2023 Trace Awards:

Album of the Year

DNK – Aya Nakamura (France)

WINNER: Love Damini – Burna Boy (Nigeria)

Maverick – Kizz Daniel (Nigeria)

More Love, Less Ego – Wizkid (Nigeria)

Timeless – Davido (Nigeria)

Song of the Year

“BKBN” – Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)

“People” – Libianca (Cameroon)

“Suavemente” – Soolking (France)

“Encre” – Emma’a (Gabon)

“Sugarcane” – Camidoh (Ghana)

“Last Last” – Burna Boy (Nigeria)

“Rush” – Ayra Starr (Nigeria)

WINNER: “Calm Down” – Rema (Nigeria)

“Peru” – Fireboy DML (Nigeria) with Ed Sheeran (UK)

“Sete” – K.O (South Africa)

“Cough” – Kizz Daniel (Nigeria)

“MORTEL 06” – Innoss’B (DRC)

Best Music Video

“2 Sugar” – Wizkid (Nigeria) feat. Ayra Starr (Nigeria)

WINNER: “Baddie” – Yemi Alade (Nigeria)

“Kpaflotage” – Suspect 95 (Ivory Coast)

“Loaded” – Tiwa Savage(Nigeria) & Asake (Nigeria)

“Ronda” – Blxckie (South Africa)

“Tombolo” – Kalash (Martinique)

Yatapita” – Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)

Best Male

Asake (Nigeria)

Burna Boy (Nigeria)

WINNER: Davido (Nigeria)

Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)

Didi B (Ivory Coast)

K.O (South Africa)

Rema (Nigeria)

Best Female

Ayra Starr (Nigeria)

Josey (Ivory Coast)

Nadia Mukami (Kenya)

Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)

Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)

WINNER: Viviane Chidid (Senegal)

Best Collaboration

“Many Ways” – BNXN (Nigeria) with Wizkid (Nigeria)

“Mine” – Show Dem Camp (Nigeria) with Oxlade (Nigeria)

“Peru” – Fireboy DML (Nigeria) with Ed Sheeran (UK)

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I Never Thought A Nigerian Artiste Could Have A Top 5 Record In America – Davido Applauds Rema (Video)

Afrobeats star, Davido has hailed his junior colleague, Rema for breaking records in the United States of America.

During a recent interview on UAE’s #1 Music Station The Kris Fade Show, O.B.O, as widely called by fans expressed shock at how ‘Calm Down‘ by Rema held it down on U.S. charts.

Davido stated that it beat his imagination that Afrobeat has grown globally and that he’s proud to see stars like Rema killing it across the globe.

“Years ago, I never thought a Nigerian artiste would have a Top 5 record in America. Rema has had Top 5 records in America for the past eight months, non-shaken,” he stated.

It is worth noting that Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ and its remix featuring Selena Gomez recently achieved a new feat as the first Nigerian song to stay a year on U.S. Billboard.

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‘His Talent Knows No Bounds’ — Presidency Lauds Rema Over MTV Award Win

Rema, the world-famous Afrobeats singer, has been congratulated by the presidency for his win at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).

On Tuesday, ‘Calm Down’, a hit single by Rema featuring Selena Gomez, won the ‘Best Afrobeats’ category at the 2023 edition of the award ceremony.

In a statement on Thursday, the presidency commended Rema’s “global influence, talent, and commitment to representing Nigeria in music”.

The statement praised the singer for his “amazing acceptance speech” during the award ceremony.

The presidency also hailed the Afrobeats star for “breaking barriers” and “serving as an inspiration to countless other Nigerian artistes”.

“Congratulations to Nigeria’s very own – Rema, on winning the ‘Best Afrobeats’ at the VMAs for his song ‘Calm Down’ with Selena Gomez. Such an amazing acceptance speech,” the statement reads.

“Winning ‘Best Afrobeats’ at the VMAs is just one milestone in Rema’s remarkable career. He continues to represent Nigeria on the world stage, breaking barriers and inspiring countless others.

“His talent knows no bounds, and his music resonates with audiences worldwide. From Benin City to the VMA stage, Rema’s journey continues to be a testament to dedication, passion, and the true Nigerian spirit.”

Rema, Born divine Ikubor, teamed up with Gomez for the remix of ‘Calm Down’, a single off his debut album in 2022.

Since its release, the song’s remix has continued to rake in massive numbers on streaming services, break records, and earn awards.

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Shame On You Rema, I’m Deleting All Your Songs – BBNaija’s Gifty Powers Lays Bold Accusations at Rema

BBNaija star, Gifty Powers threatened to delete songs belonging to popular singer, Rema.
This is coming after the singer’s show in Ethiopia was canccled after he was captured wearing a necklace showing a burning church.
Reacting to this via her Instagram story, Gifty Powers publicly accused Rema of encouraging satanism through his songs and imagery.
According to her, she had carried out her own independent investigation and arrived at the conclusion that Rema has joined “666”.
She wrote;
“To Rema, shame on you. I couldn’t believe it until researched it myself and found out REMA wore a necklace with a burned church turned upside down, like
 
The rate at people selling their souls to this idiotic devil eh!! Y’all think hell isn’t real…ok nahh. All these are for fame and money. SMH
 
Then watched the video of him and Madonna hugging. I knew he had already joined the 666, As the saying goes “Show me your friends and I will tell you who you are”…..You just lost a Fan. I’m deleting all your songs from my playlist. Nobody messes with my religion (Christianity)”
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Don Jazzy Congratulates Rema As ‘Calm Down’ Hits One Billion Streams On Spotify

Michael Collins Ajereh, the veteran Nigerian producer and music executive, aka Don Jazzy, has congratulated his signee, Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema.

Don Jazzy congratulated Rema after the remix of his hit song, ‘Calm Down’ with Selena Gomez became the first African song to hit the billion mark in Spotify’s history.

The Mavin boss said the feat achieved by Rema wasn’t “small at all.”

On his X page, Don Jazzy wrote, “Massive congratulations to @heisrema as Calmdown ft @selenagomez just crossed 1 billion streams on Spotify. This is not small at allllll. Thanks for the love and support guys.”

Recall that the original version of ‘Calm Down’ was recognized by Guinness World Record as the first number one song on the world’s first regional streaming chart, MENA.

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Wizkid, Burna Boy, Fela Inspired Me – Rema

Divine Ikubor, the sensational Nigerian singer, who is also known as Rema, has revealed his influences.

He revealed that the late afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Wizkid, Burna Boy and American rapper, Kanye West inspired him to do music.

He disclosed this in an interview with Hip TV.

Rema said he is inspired by Burna Boy’s story, Wizkid’s lifestyle and Kanye West’s creativity.

He said, “I’m inspired by Burna [Boy] because of his story. Fela [Kuti] inspires me. Kanye West [inspires me] because of how far he goes in terms of his creativity, production.

“I really like Wiz [kid] because of how he carries himself.”

He said he plans to stay consistent by being original and unique.