Nigerian music artist Divine Ikubor, known as Rema, has stirred controversy with his remarks about his influence on the Nigerian music scene and the expansion of Afrobeats outside Africa.
He expressed that he feels he is not receiving the recognition he deserves for his contributions.
The Mavin artist, known for his song Ozeba that landed at number two on Rolling Stone’s 40 Best Afropop Songs of 2024, discussed his impact on The Breakfast Club show. He mentioned that the success of his song played a role in creating a unique award category for Afrobeats.
“My impact in Afrobeats to the world is huge, it is not by hit songs,” Rema said.
The singer of “Calm Down” talked about his performances at three different arenas in India, where fans joyfully sang along to Afrobeats.
Rema feels that these accomplishments should earn him recognition similar to that of Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid, who are the top artists in the music scene.
At the end of the video, Rema hinted that his younger age might be why he isn’t getting the recognition he thinks he deserves, as the big three are all over thirty.
“Must I be 30 years old before they give me my flowers?” Rema asked.
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See some comments below:
@Obaji_007 reacted: “U do deserve but not like being with the big 4.”
@Esther_oflfc said: “You need flowers Go and get in the market.”
@Brianworldwide2 wrote: “Flowers for 1 hit.”
@SherifUsman7 commented: “You’re just 5 years in the game, you’re looking for flower if Wizkid start talking like this, many heart will be broken.”
@Ferdinand wrote: “Na streaming era Dey gas ham. Does he know what it means to elevate afrobeat or make impact in the sound? They is absolutely nothing he has done to impact afrobeat he is just enjoying from the hard work of the legends. He come here dey make mouth, make he go buy flower for market.”
@osaksfav001 said: “Must we be bowing to you b4 you know we are giving you your flowers E be like say nah bitter leaf we go give you next.”
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