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Rema’s electrifying homecoming concert thrills fans in Benin City Nigeria

The event, his first show in Nigeria, drew thousands of fans and brought the city to a standstill. Rema, who had earlier received the blessings of the Oba of Benin, delivered an electrifying performance, dazzling the audience with his hit songs. Meanwhile, the highlight of the night included a surprise appearance by Mavin Record Label's boss, Don Jazzy, who joined Rema on stage alongside Crayon and Shallipopi. Additionally, in a heartwarming moment, Rema gifted two lucky fans […]

todaySeptember 3, 2024 46

Afrobeats

Rema reportedly paid $3M to perform at the wedding of India’s richest man Ambani’s son

The eyes of the world are turned to the Indian city of Mumbai where the son of the country's richest man Mukesh Ambani is set to get married on July 12, 2024. Nigerian global star Rema is among the artists set to perform at the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant whose budget is rumoured to be $600,000,000. Rema, whose hit single 'Calm Down' topped chart in India is rumoured to have been paid $3 million for the event […]

todayJuly 15, 2024 72

Afrobeats

‘It’s insulting to say I’m not on same level with Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy’ – Rema

The singer stated this while addressing the backlash that trailed his controversial tweet; “No more Big 3 there’s now a Big 4” in his new song ‘Hehehe,’ which was released via Mavin Global Holdings on Monday morning. Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido are widely regarded as the biggest Nigerian/Afrobeats artists in the world and are jointly referred to as the “Big 3.” But Rema has been insisting that he is […]

todayJuly 8, 2024 43

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Rema walks off stage of J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival over poor sound

Rema was performing his hit song ‘Calm Down’ on Day 2 of the festival at Dix Park in Raleigh, but stopped midway to complain about the poor sound before walking off the stage. He advocated for the same sound quality for African artistes as their Western counterparts on international stages. He said, “Hold on, there are too many sound issues. It’s messing up my whole performance. I’m seriously not feeling […]

todayApril 8, 2024 64

Afrobeats

Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ wins Best Afrobeats at 2023 VMAs

Nigerian singer Rema has achieved another landmark stride after winning his first VMA. The 2023 VMAs was held on September 12 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey and Rema, Asake, Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Libianca, and Wizkid were in contention to win the Best Afrobeats Song. Afrobeats history maker Rema won his first VMAs after he took home the award for the Best Afrobeats Song for 'Calm Down' his international […]

todaySeptember 14, 2023 38

Afrobeats

Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ becomes first African song to spend 1 year on Billboard Hot 100

Nigerian superstar Rema has recorded another landmark feat with his hit single 'Calm Down'. Rema is one of the biggest African artists on the global stage with his mega-hit single 'Calm Down' topping charts and earning certifications in multiple countries. The single has recorded another landmark feat as it becomes the first African song to spend 52 weeks (one calendar year) on the Billboard Hot 100. 'Calm Down' with Selena Gomez dropped five spots to NO. […]

todaySeptember 12, 2023 34

Afrobeats

Rema makes history as ‘Raves & Roses’ spends 30th week on Billboard 200

Rema has achieved another landmark feat with his debut album 'Raves & Roses'. Rema is one of the superstars leading the Afrobeats to the world movement with his hit single 'Calm Down' becoming Nigeria's greatest export after breaking multiple international records. In another giant stride, Rema has set a new record for the longest-charting African album on the Billboard 200 with his debut album 'Raves & Roses' which clocks a historic 30th week […]

todayAugust 9, 2023 123

Afrobeats

Rema walks off stage at Atlanta show over displeasure with the venue

Rema is one of the talents leading the global exportation of Afrobeats with his hit single 'Calm Down' which has enjoyed massive global success that has helped it to become Afrobeats' biggest export yet. On July 27, 2023, the award-winning international sensation failed to perform at the Atlanta leg of his 'Rave & Roses' Tour over what he described as the poor and dissatisfactory state of the venue. In a video clip […]

todayJuly 28, 2023 219

Afrobeats

Rema makes history as ‘Raves & Roses’ goes platinum in Canada

Rema's debut album has been declared platinum in Canada thereby making 'Raves & Roses' the first Afrobeats album to achieve this feat. The announcement was made on the website of Music Canada after 'Raves & Roses' surpassed 80,000 units in sales. This is not Rema's first platinum certification in Canada as Selena Gomez's assisted 'Calm Down' had earlier been declared 7 times platinum on July 10, 2023.  

todayJuly 19, 2023 69

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