Former US President Barack Obama has unveiled his eagerly anticipated 2024 playlist, showcasing his top music picks of the year. “Afrobeats Shines on the Global Stage” Among the highlights are Nigerian music sensations Rema and Asake, whose tracks underscore the continued global rise of Afrobeats. Rema’s hit single “Yayo” secured a spot, further…
Tokyo, Japan – December 10, 2024 – In a groundbreaking move, Nigerian sensation Rema has been announced as the headlining act for Japan’s first-ever Afrobeats festival, Afro Jam. This monumental event marks a significant milestone in the global spread of Afrobeats, as the genre continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Afro Jam, scheduled to take place…
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 lineup, featuring an impressive array of global talents, including African music sensations Rema, Tyla, Seun Kuti, and Amaarae. This year’s lineup boasts an eclectic mix of genres, from pop and rock to alternative, hip-hop, and electronic dance music. Rema, known for his…
Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, aka Rema’s hit song ‘Calm Down Remix’ with Selena Gomez, has made history as the first Afrobeats song to hit 1 billion views on YouTube. A check on Saturday shows that the music video, which was uploaded on Gomez’s YouTube page two years ago, has now surpassed 1 billion views,…
Here is a list of the key nomination in every category ahead of the 67th edition of the Grammy Awards, which will be held In February 2025. The Recording Academy has confirmed the full list of big nominations for the 67th edition of the Grammy Awards, which is set to be held in February 2025…
In a collaboration no one saw coming, muktiple award-winning singers, BNXN and Rema have released a new single titled, ‘Fi Kan We Kan.’ Nigerian Afro-fusion pop stars BNXN and Rema have joined forces for the first time on their new single, ‘Fi Kan We Kan,’ released via EMPIRE. This track combines an infectious beat…
For the 2024 edition of the Edo Festival and Awards in the United Kingdom, Rema, Shallipoppi and Davido have dominated the categories. This became the talk of town after the organisers released this year’s nomination list. Organisers of the annual Edo Festival and Awards, JJ Barry Conglomerate, are optimistic that this year’s event…
Nigerian singer Rema has addressed online rumors claiming he worships the devil, attributing the speculation to his visually striking music videos and performance aesthetics. In an interview on the Kids Take Over podcast, Rema described the allegations that he worships the devil as “the craziest thing” he’s seen about himself. Also, he explained that…
Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has revealed the craziest rumour he has seen online about himself. The ‘Calm Down’ hitmaker said being tagged “a devil worshiper” was the craziest rumour ever peddled against him. Rema featured in a recent episode of the ‘Kids Take Over’ podcast. The host asked: “What’s the most…
Nigerian pop singer, Rema hit song ‘Benin Boys’ featuring Shallipopi has been featured on the EA Sports and Spotify Soundtrack for the new FC25 video game. The duo has joined world stars to feature on the EA Sports soundtrack. EA Sports FC25’s soundtrack consist of 117 songs from artistes globally, offering a variety…
Afrobeat singers Rema and Shallipopi have achieved another milestone in their careers with the feature of their hit track “Benin Boys” on the official soundtrack of EA FC 25, the popular football video game formerly known as FIFA. This development underscores the growing global influence of Nigerian artists in the entertainment industry. “Benin…
Afrobeat sensation Rema has opened up about his creative process, stating he doesn’t actually write his songs. According to the ‘Hehehe’ hitmaker, he lets his creativity flow freely in the studio, often resulting in spontaneous sounds and melodies. Rema took pride in his natural talent, explaining that creating music comes effortlessly to him….
Afrobeats singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has called on Nigerian politicians to implement more effective measures to address hardship and poor 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…
Afrobeat artist Rema has confidently declared his place alongside the “Afrobeats Big 3”, Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy. Despite some reluctance from others due to his rapid rise to success, Rema believes his achievements warrant recognition. In a recent interview on The Breakfast Club, Rema said: “I think the success came too quickly…
Nigerian Afrobeat star Rema recently sat down with hosts of The Breakfast Club to talk about his rapid rise in the music industry. Reflecting on his success, Rema expressed that he feels his achievements came too quickly for some, who might have expected him to earn respect over a longer period. “i feel like…
Afrobeats sensation Rema has been bestowed a prestigious royal plaque by the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to promoting Edo State and the ancient Benin Kingdom globally. The award was presented to Rema during his visit to the Oba of Benin’s palace ahead of his homecoming concert…
