📍 Quick Facts
- Full Name: Divine Ikubor
- Stage Name: Rema
- Date of Birth: May 1, 2000
- Place of Birth: Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
- Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Rapper
- Genres: Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, Trap, Pop
- Known For: Pioneer of “Afro-Rave” and global hitmaker of Calm Down.
🌱 Early Life
- Born and raised in Benin City, Edo State.
- Grew up in a Christian family; started singing and rapping in his local church.
- Lost his father and older brother at a young age — a painful experience that shaped his resilience.
- Discovered his talent early, performing in local shows and uploading freestyle videos online.
🎶 Music Career
🌟 Breakthrough (2018–2019)
- Posted a viral freestyle of D’Prince’s track “Gucci Gang”, which caught D’Prince’s attention.
- Signed to Jonzing World (an affiliate of Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records) in 2019.
- Released debut EP “Rema” (2019), which included hit singles Dumebi and Iron Man.
- Iron Man was added to Barack Obama’s 2019 summer playlist, boosting his global visibility.
🚀 Rise to Stardom
- Known for his unique fusion of Afrobeats, trap, and pop — dubbed “Afro-Rave”.
- Released chart-topping singles like:
- Dumebi (2019)
- Lady (2019)
- Bounce (2021)
- Soundgasm (2021)
- Calm Down (2022)
🌍 Global Breakthrough
- Calm Down (Remix) with Selena Gomez (2022) became a global anthem:
- Surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify (2023).
- Broke records on YouTube and Billboard charts.
- Opened doors for Afrobeats on the global mainstream stage.
💿 Albums & EPs
- Rema EP (2019)
- Rema Freestyle EP (2019)
- Bad Commando EP (2019)
- Rave & Roses (2022) – debut studio album with global hits.
🏆 Awards & Achievements
- Headies Awards: Next Rated (2019).
- MTV Europe Music Award for Best African Act (2020).
- Billboard Hot 100: First Nigerian artist to reach Top 5 with Calm Down Remix.
- One of the youngest Nigerian artists to achieve global superstardom.
🌟 Personal Life & Style
- Known for his eccentric fashion, often mixing futuristic and traditional elements.
- Calls his genre “Afro-Rave”, positioning himself as a global innovator in Afrobeats.
- Passionate about inspiring young Nigerians to believe in their dreams.
💬 Famous Quote
“I don’t just make music, I create a whole new universe for my fans to live in.”
✅ Conclusion
Rema is more than a music star — he is a symbol of a new African sound conquering the world. From Benin City to the Billboard charts, his journey proves that Nigeria’s youth are rewriting global music history.
