Omah Lay’s Cryptic Posts Spark Debate Over Rema and a ‘Stolen’ Album

Singer Omah Lay has set social media alight with a series of cryptic posts from a secondary account, igniting a heated debate about a possible rift with fellow artist Rema.

The controversy began when Omah Lay, posting from an account named “The Story of an Angel,” shared screenshots of old text messages with Rema, with timestamps dating back to December 2023. The messages show the two artists discussing a potential collaboration and a shared interest in a specific musical style, referred to as the “mara” sound. A particular ‘mara’ recording shared by Omah Lay in the chat has become a focal point of the conversation.

This public disclosure has stirred up speculation because of an earlier incident. In August 2024, Omah Lay revealed that the idea for one of his albums had been stolen, forcing him to completely re-record the project. The recent posts, combined with a publication referenced by “The Story of an Angel” that categorized Rema’s new sound under the “Mara” label, have led fans to connect the dots.

While Omah Lay has not made any direct accusations against Rema, the caption on “The Story of an Angel” account has been widely interpreted as a hint at the situation. The post speaks of a “healed and forgiven” individual who is now resolved to inflict “the exact same level of trauma he has endured” on those who “tampered with his craft.” This has prompted fans to speculate that Rema may have been the artist who stole Omah Lay’s album idea.

Further adding to the theory is an interview with popular producer Tempoe, who previously confirmed that another artist had indeed stolen Omah Lay’s project, forcing a complete re-recording. As fans eagerly await Omah Lay’s new music, both artists have remained silent on the matter, leaving the public to draw their own conclusions.

Source: African Publicity