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  • Rema speaks on collaborations with Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion

    Rema speaks on collaborations with Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion

    Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, fondly called Rema, says he wants to collaborate with more American superstar stars following the success of his smash-hit with Selena Gomez, ‘Calm Down.’

    In a side interview with Hollywood Reporter at 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in New Jersey, on Tuesday, the singer specifically said he wants to work with female celebrities more.

    He mentioned rappers, Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion as some of those he is looking forward to working with soon.

    He said, “I’m hoping to meet Meg [Thee Stallion], Nicki [Minaj] for possible collaborations. Who else? Yeah, I wanna link up with girls dem.”

    Rema beat Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy and others to become the first-ever winner of the newly created “Best Afrobeats Song” during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, USA, on Tuesday.

  • VMA Awards 2023: Davido congratulates Rema after winning ‘Best Afrobeats Song’

    VMA Awards 2023: Davido congratulates Rema after winning ‘Best Afrobeats Song’

  • Rema’s single, ‘Calm Down’ hits one billion streams on Spotify

    Rema’s single, ‘Calm Down’ hits one billion streams on Spotify

    Spotify, a global online streaming platform, says Nigeria’s fast rising star, Rema, has achieved a remarkable milestone with his hit single, ”Calm Down”, reaching one billion streams on its platform.

    Victor Okpala, Spotify’s Artiste and Label Partnerships Manager for West Africa, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.

    According to Okpala, this is in a clear testament to Rema’s artistry and global appeal.

    He said according to data shared as part of Spotify’s afrobeats, ‘Journey to a Billion Streams’ project, Rema ranked among the top 10 most streamed Aarobeats artistes on the platform.

    He said it was no surprise that the song had reached this milestone.

    “Rema has achieved a remarkable milestone with his hit single, Calm Down, featuring Selena Gomez, reaching one billion streams on Spotify. This is the first African artist-led track to join the Billions Club on Spotify.

    “The achievement not only highlights Rema’s growing influence in the music industry but also stresses the power of cross-cultural musical fusion in today’s interconnected world.

    “Rema, a Nigerian artiste featured an American artiste, Selena Gomez, in a remix that took the world by storm.

    “This milestone is absolutely remarkable for Rema, marking a pivotal moment for this talented artiste and the entire afrobeats community.

    “It is clear that the genre is making a significant impact and gaining substantial influence on the global music stage, and we are excited to continue supporting it at Spotify,” he said.

    Okpala noted that ‘Calm Down’ quickly became a worldwide favourite because of its catchy mix of afrobeats rhythms, blended with afro-fusion melodies, Rema’s unique and soulful singing as well as the unexpected addition of Selena Gomez on an Afrobeats song.

    He said the song production was made with a combination of modern and traditional elements, showing how African music is changing and growing.

    According to him, the billion-stream milestone on Spotify is no small feat, as it signifies  the popularity of Calm Down and Rema’s ability to create music that transcends borders and resonates with a diverse audience.

    He explained that Rema’s unique sound had propelled him to the forefront of the global music stage, with the song having its highest streams from  USA, India, Mexico, Brazil and the United Kingdom.

    “The song’s infectious chorus and relatable lyrics have made it a go-to track for both dancefloors and personal playlists, with data showing that Calm Down has been added to over a million Spotify playlists.

    “This moment symbolises the power of music to transcend cultural and geographical boundaries and serves as a beacon for aspiring artistes to create authentic, boundary-pushing music that resonates with audiences around the world.

    “With this milestone, Rema cements his place as a true musical trailblazer and sets the stage for an exciting new chapter in his career,” he said.

    In his reaction, Rema said, “It is a blessing. It is not just a big win for me, my team and family, it is also a big one for the culture.

    “I feel really happy and I’m really proud of the fans as well for going back to the song and putting people on the song. Shout out to the DJs and everyone who made this possible.”

  • 16th Headies Awards: Asake scoops next rated category, brand new car

    16th Headies Awards: Asake scoops next rated category, brand new car

    The 16th Headies Awards was held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, USA, on Sunday amid pomp and pageantry.

    For the second time running the Headies Awards was held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, USA, on Sunday amid pomp and fanfare.

    Tagged “Celebrating African Renaissance,”  the event was hosted by Nollywood actress, Osas Ighodaro and American media personality, Terrence J.

    Odumodublvck, Young Jonn, Wande Coal, Kcee, Black Sherif, Asake and others thrilled the audience with electrifying performances.

    Asake won the next rated category that comes with a brand new car, while Rema scooped the Best Male Artiste of the Year award.

    upcoming act,  Odumodublvck won a house in Lagos after he was named the Rookie of the Year.

    After all the back and forth on social media, neither Blaqbonez nor TG Omori got the award for Best Music Video of the Year; Director K won the category.

    However, while receiving his award for the Best Rap Album of the Year which he won for ‘The Young Preacher’, Blaqbonez insisted that “TG Omori and I are still the best directors.”

    Overall, Rema led with three awards, including Best Male Artiste of the Year, Digital Artiste of the Year and African Artiste Of The Year.

    Meanwhile, the organisers didn’t present some of the categories, including Best Recording of The Year, Songwriter of The Year, Best RnB Single, Best Vocal Performance (Female), Headies Viewers’ Choice, Best East African artiste of the year, and Best North African Artiste of The Year.

    Others are Best Southern African Artiste of The Year, Best Central African Artiste of The Year, International Artiste Of The Year, Best Alternative Album, and Best RnB Album.

     

  • Rema, Asake, Burna Boy shine at 16th Headies Awards in Atlanta (Full Winners List)

    Rema, Asake, Burna Boy shine at 16th Headies Awards in Atlanta (Full Winners List)

    The 16th edition of the prestigious Headies Award, which honors outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry, took place on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia.

    This marked the second consecutive year the event was held in the United States. Established in 2006 by the Hip Hop World Magazine of Nigeria, the Headies Award has become the foremost recognition platform for the Nigerian music scene.

    Since its inception, the Headies has played a pivotal role in documenting the Nigerian music industry’s remarkable progress, making its awards the most coveted prizes in Nigerian music.

    From the emergence of new stars to the recognition of seasoned veterans, the annual ceremony encapsulates the industry’s dynamism and ability to evolve with the times.

    The Awards also reflect the diversity and genre evolution within Nigerian music, as the winners’ list encompasses a wide array of genres, from Afrobeats and rap to alternative and R&B.

    In addition to celebrating talents, the Headies Awards also honour music icons, and this year, the late Sound Sultan received a Special Recognition award, paying tribute to his enduring influence and contributions to the Nigerian music industry.

    The night of glitz and glamour which was broadcast live on HipTV to audiences across Nigeria, saw several artists and industry professionals honoured for their exceptional contributions to the music scene.

    Here’s the full list of winners:

    Best Rap Single:

    ‘Declan Rice’ by ODUMODUBLVCK

    Best Male Vocal Performance:

    ‘Kpe Paso’ by Wande Coal

    Best Alternative Song:

    ‘Tinko Tinko’ by Obong Jayar

    Best Video Director:

    ‘Calm Down’ by Director K (Rema)

    Best Rap Album:

    ‘Young Preacher‘ by Blaqbonez

    Lyricist on the Roll:

    ‘Flytalk Only’ by Payper Corleone

    Producer of the Year:

    ‘Abracadabra’ by Rexxie

    Best Male Artist:

    Rema

    Rookie of the Year:

    ODUMODUBLVCK

    Best Inspirational Song:

    ‘Eze Ebube’ by Neon Adejo

    Afrobeats Single of the Year:

    ‘Last Last’ by Burna Boy

    Special Recognition:

    Sound Sultan

    Digital Artist of the Year:

    ‘Calm Down’ by Rema

    Best Street Hip-Hop Artiste:

    ‘Chance (Na Ham)’ by Seyi Vibez

    Next-Rated:

    Asake

    Album of the Year:

    ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’ by Asake

    Best Collaboration:

    ‘Who’s Your Guy Remix’ by Spyro, Tiwa Savage

    African Artiste of the Year:

    Rema (Nigeria)

    Best West African Artiste of the Year:

    Black Sherif (Ghana)

    Best R&B Album:

    ‘The Brother’s Keeper’ by Chike

    International Artiste of the Year:

    Selena Gomez

    Best Recording of the Year:

    ‘Soweto’ by Victony, Tempoe

    Best Vocal Performance (Female):

    In Between by Waje

    Best Central African Artiste of the Year:

    Libianca (Cameroon)

    Headies Viewers’ Choice:

    ‘Soweto’ by Victony

    Best East African Artiste of the Year:

    Diamond Platinumz (Tanzania)

    Best North African Artiste of the Year:

    El Grande Toto (Morocco)

    Songwriter of the Year:

    ‘Loyal’ by Simi Kosoko, Goodsfavour Chidozie, Kosoko Adekunle, Marcel Akunwata

    Best R&B Single:

    “For my hand’ by Burna Boy

    Best Female Artiste:

    Ayra Starr

    Best Southern African Artiste of the Year:

    Focalistic (South Africa)

    Best Alternative Album:

    ‘Gbagada Express’ by BOJ

    Hall of Fame:

    Youssou N’dour

  • American artiste, Selena Gomez expresses love for Rema

    American artiste, Selena Gomez expresses love for Rema

    American artiste,  Selena Gomez has once again expressed her feelings for Nigerian artiste, Rema.

    According to Gomez, she has been a fan of Nigerian afrobeats star, Rema even before they collaborated on the ‘Calm Down’ remix.

    She said she first fell in love with Rema’s song, ‘Runaway,’ before the “Rave Lorde” contacted her for a remix of ‘Calm Down.’

    The 32-year old American artiste, said she accepted to work with Rema because she loves his demeanor, stressing that she “just wanna take care of him.”

    Gomez made this revelation while appearing in the latest episode of the VA 100 New York Podcast.

    She said, “I actually fell in love with the song ‘Runaway’ before I fell in love with ‘Calm down.’ I literally was a fan of his. But it [remixing ‘Calm Down’] was all like kind of his idea.

    “When I met him, I honestly was so impressed by his demeanor, how humble and how grateful he is for every moment. And, I just couldn’t pick someone else who deserves all this success in the world. He is so kind. I don’t know, I just wanna like take care of him [laughs].”

  • Wizkid’s ex, Skye, Rema spark relationship rumours

    Wizkid’s ex, Skye, Rema spark relationship rumours

    Nigerian singer,  Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema has caused reactions on the internet with his relationship with American artiste, Justine Skye.

    Rema and Skye were seen together closely during the American artiste birthday celebrations in the United states recently.

    The duo fueled rumours that they are dating with Rema spotted thrilling Skye on a birthday date.

    Skye recently turned 28, and Rema, 21, hosted her on a special birthday date.

    In a video making the rounds on the internet, Rema was seen lighting Skye’s birthday cake candles as she blushes.

    Recall that Justine Skye once dated Grammy-winning singer Wizkid before they both parted ways in 2017 when it appeared Wizkid was dating Skye’s friend, Jada Pollock.

    In the same year, Jada Pollock and Wizkid welcome their son, Zion.

    However, this is not the first time that Rema will be seen with older female American artiste, as it was believed that he was in a relationship with Selena Gomez whom he featured on one of his songs.

     

  • Your blessings might be in the hands of the ‘worst people’ – Rema

    Your blessings might be in the hands of the ‘worst people’ – Rema

    Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Divine Ikubor, fondly called Rema, has said it may not be wise for people to easily give up on the “worst people” they come across in life.

    He said some of the biggest blessings one might get in their life journeys could be in the hands of the worst set of people they meet.

    Rema took to his Twitter page on Monday, to enlighten the current generation who are so quick to cut people off, that there is a reward for steafastness and being in their lives might have a positive impact.

    He wrote:

    “Some of your biggest blessings might be in the hands of the worst people you might ever come across.

    In our generation of quitting on people early, just remember that there’s a reward for the steadfast, and your presence in their lives might be the true lecture they need. God didn’t place you in their hands by mistake.”

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  • Nigerian artiste, Rema angrily walks off stage in US, says venue is stuffy

    Nigerian artiste, Rema angrily walks off stage in US, says venue is stuffy

    Popular Nigerian artiste, Divine Ikubor, professionally known as Rema, angrily walked off the stage during his performance in Atlanta.

    Rema abruptly ended his show following the venue’s unsatisfactory conditions.

    According to a viral video, Rema got to the stage and only performed two songs before storming out angrily out of the venue.

    Addressing his fans before walking out of stage, the singer apologised to his audience and promises to reschedule his show in Atlanta as he expresses his discomfort with the heat inside the venue.

    Voicing out his grievances, Rema stated that the show organizers had shown disrespect not just towards him but also towards Afrobeats as a genre.

    Watch the video below

  • Rema’s song ‘Calm Down’ becomes most streamed African song in US history

    Rema’s song ‘Calm Down’ becomes most streamed African song in US history

    Nigerian artiste, Divine Ikubor, professionally  known as Rema, has achieved another milestone as his hit song ‘Calm Down’ becomes the most streamed African song in the United States of America, (USA) history.

    ‘Calm Down’ overtook  CKay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’ to achieve the feat.

    American music data compilation website, Chart Data disclosed this on Friday.

    The statistics firm tweeted, “@heisrema’s ‘Calm Down’ is now the #1 most streamed Afrobeats song in US history, surpassing @ckay_yo’s ‘love nwantiti’.”

    Both versions of the song have surpassed half a billion streams on Spotify and YouTube.

    Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ became the highest-peaking Nigerian song on US Billboard Hot 100 following a remix with American superstar, Selena Gomez which peaked at number 3.

    The song is also the first African song to top the American radio chart.

    Rema’s Calm Down remix featured America’s super Star singer, Selena Gomez and it’s also making waves in the United States.