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Divine Ikubor (born 1 May 2000),[1] professionally known by his stage name Rema,[3] [4] is a Nigerian rapper, musician and performing artist. He rose to stardom with the release of the song "Dumebi". In 2019, he signed a record deal with Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records.

Rema
Birth nameDivine Ikubor
Also known asRemmy Boy
Born (2000-05-01) 1 May 2000 (age 22)[1]
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Genres
  • Afrobeats
  • "Afrorave"[2]
  • trap
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active2013–present
Labels
  • Jonzing World
  • Mavin
Websiteheisrema.com
YouTube information
ChannelsRema
Subscribers2.12 million
Total views591.7 million
Last updated: 2 October 2022

Early life


Divine Ikubor was born into a Christian family in Benin City.[5] He grew up singing and rapping while he was in secondary school. He attended his primary and secondary school education at Ighile Group of Schools, Edo State.[6][7] He lost his father and elder brother but still takes good care of his mother.[8]


Career


Rema catwalk for UK apparel Tokyo James at Lagos Fashion Week in 2019
Rema catwalk for UK apparel Tokyo James at Lagos Fashion Week in 2019

He started his music career in churches [9].In 2018, Rema, posted a viral freestyle on Instagram to D'Prince's track "Gucci Gang". The post caught the attention of D'Prince who flew him to Lagos to offer a record deal to the young talent.[10][11] Rema signed a record deal with D'Prince's[12] Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records owned by record producer Don Jazzy, in 2019.[13] He went on to release his self-titled debut EP "Rema" in 2019, which peaked at number 1 on Apple Music Nigeria.[14][15] On 21 May 2019, Jonzing World, and Mavins released the music video of "Dumebi", a major breakout song from his self-titled EP, featuring a cameo appearance from Diana Eneje. The video was directed by Ademola Falomo and currently has 56 million views on YouTube.[16]

In May 2021, Rema announced he will be calling his sound "Afrorave", a subgenre of Afrobeats with influences of Arabian and Indian music which has led to him having one of the strongest fanbase in the country known as Ravers.[17]

In September 2021, Rema was unveiled as a brand ambassador for the popular soft drink Pepsi alongside his label mate Ayra Starr.[18]

In 7 September 2022, Rema received on stage an award during his London concert as his songs achieved 1 billon streamings worldwide.


Rave & Roses


After Rema signed a record deal with Jonzing World in 2019, he released his debut EP Rema. After two more EPs, he released his debut album Rave & Roses on 25 March 2022.[19] The album includes 16 tracks and features from 6lack, Chris Brown, AJ Tracey, and Yseult.[20] The album charted 10 songs on the US Billboard Afrobeats Chart following its debut week.[21] His single "Calm Down", including a sample from fellow Nigerian artist Crayon's track "So Fine",[22] then began charting five months after its official release.[23] On August 26, 2022, he released a remix of his song "Calm Down" with Selena Gomez[24]which debuted at number 91 on Billboard Hot 100.[25]


Awards


On 19 October 2019, Rema won Next Rated[26] and was nominated for Viewer's Choice at the 13th edition of The Headies.[27] On 12 January 2020, he received the Soundcity MVP Awards for best new artist.[28] On 15 June 2020, Rema was nominated as Best Viewers Choice: International Act on the 2020 BET Awards. He was nominated on the awards alongside Burna Boy and Wizkid, they were the only Nigerian Artistes nominated for the awards edition of 2020.[29][30][31] Rema's track Woman reached number fifteen on World Digital Song Sales[32]


Personal life


Rema is a supporter of football club Manchester United F.C..[33] He also made it known to Twitter that he has gained admission to the university of Lagos to fulfil his mothers dream to get a degree.[9]

On 28 September 2020, Rema tweeted accusations against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the death of his father Justice Ikubor, who was a former chieftain of the party.[34][35]


In culture


In September 2020, Rema's songs were included in the FIFA 21 soundtracks.[36][37]


Discography



Studio albums


Title Album details Peak chart positions
CAN
[38]		 FRA Bel NLD
Rave & Roses
  • Released: 25 March 2022
  • Label: Jonzing World, Mavin
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 7431 18913

Compilation albums



Extended plays



Singles



Official Videos



Awards and nominations


Year Award Category Nominee/Work Result Ref
2019 The Headies Song of the Year "Dumebi" Nominated [53]
Viewer's Choice Himself Nominated
Next Rated Won
City People Music Awards Most Promising Act of the Year Nominated [54][55]
Revelation of the Year Won
Best New Act of the Year Nominated
2020 BET Awards Best New International Act Nominated [56]
The Future Awards Africa Young Person of the Year Nominated [57][58]
Music Won
MTV Europe Music Award Best African Act Nominated [59]
2021 MTV Africa Music Awards Best Male Pending [60]
The Headies Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year Nominated [61]
Best Pop Single "Lady" Nominated
Net Honours Most Played Pop Song "Woman" Nominated [62]
African Entertainment Awards USA Song of the Year Nominated [63]
Edison Award Edison Jazz/World – World Rema Compilation Nominated [64]
2022
 Odeón Awards 2022 [es] Best urban song "44"
(with Bad Gyal)		 Nominated
[65]

References


  1. "Is Rema dead?: Divine Ikubor aka Rema never die, na fake news dey fly upandan - Rema Manager". BBC News Pidgin. 1 February 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  2. "My Sound Will Be Called Afrorave – Rema". Independent. 22 May 2021.
  3. "Rema".
  4. "Rema Biography and net worth in 2022". 27 March 2020.
  5. Storm, Camille (24 September 2019). "Rema is Nigerian pop's golden child". The FADER.
  6. "Meet Rema, The Kid From Benin With The World At His Feet". The Native. 2 May 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  7. Holmes, Charles (15 May 2020). "How Rema Became Afrobeats' New Superhero". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  8. "Rema Biography, Age, Family, Early Life, Education, Music, Albums, Net Worth and More". 26 May 2020.
  9. "Rema: Biography, Age, Girlfriend, Education, Songs, and More". 18 May 2022.
  10. Holmes, Charles (15 May 2020). "How Rema Became Afrobeats' New Superhero". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  11. Pierre, Alphonse. "Rema Is Leading the Next Generation of Nigerian Pop". Pitchfork. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  12. Akindare, Okunola (21 January 2020). "How D'Prince gave Mavin Records a new lease of life". NET.
  13. "Learn more about Rema". Starlogue. 13 November 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  14. "Rema – EP by Rema" – via music.apple.com.
  15. "Top 100: Nigeria". Apple Music.
  16. "See the music video for Rema's "Dumebi"". The NATIVE. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  17. "My brand of music is 'Afrorave', says Rema". The Nation Online.
  18. "Pepsi unveils new ambassadors Ayra Starr and Rema #ForTheLoveOfMusic". Vanguard News. 4 September 2021. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  19. Kim, Michelle Hyun (18 March 2022). "17 Albums We Can't Wait to Hear This Spring". Vulture. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  20. FOL (22 March 2022). "Rema reveals 'Rave and Roses' album tracklist – FindOutLyrics". Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  21. "Rema". Billboard. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  22. "Rema – Calm Down(2022)". 10 July 2022.
  23. "Rema – Calm Down". Top40-Charts.com.
  24. Zemler, Emily (26 August 2022). "Hear Selena Gomez Join Afrorave Artist Rema on Reworked Single 'Calm Down'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  25. "Rema earns first Billboard Hot 100 entry with 'Calm Down' remix". 13 September 2022.
  26. "Headies 2019: Teni, Burna Boy & Falz Lead Award Winners". The Native Mag. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  27. "Headies Award 2019: Nominees and Winners". Vanguard News. 19 October 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  28. "Here is the complete list of award winners at the Soundcity MVP Awards 2020". Pulse Nigeria. 12 January 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  29. "Burna Boy, Rema Nominated For BET 2020 Awards". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 15 June 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  30. "Burna Boy, Rema, others nominated for 2020 BET Awards". Punch Newspapers. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  31. BellaNaija.com (15 June 2020). "Burna Boy, Rema, Sho Madjozi Nominated for 2020 BET Awards | See the Full List". BellaNaija. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  32. "Hot 100 First-Timers: Rema's 'Calm Down' Remix with Selena Gomez Debuts". Billboard.
  33. "Premier League predictions: Lawro v Afrobeat star and Man Utd fan Rema". BBC Sport. 17 October 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  34. "PDP must explain what happened to my father – Rema | The Nation". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  35. "Explain how my father died – Rema tells PDP". Daily Post Nigeria. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  36. "FIFA 21 soundtrack: Artists, songs & music on new game, reveal date | Goal.com". goal.com. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  37. "Fireboy, Rema feature on FIFA 21 official soundtracks". Punch Newspapers. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  38. "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of October 1, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
  39. ROSS, ALEX ROBERT (4 October 2019). "Listen to Rema's new four-track EP, Bad Commando". The FADER. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  40. "Rema – Dumebi". classicloaded.com. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  41. "Rema – Calm Down". criticcircle.com. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  42. "British single certifications – Rema – Calm Down". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
  43. "Rema – Dumebi". criticcircle.com. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  44. "Rema – Bad Commando". criticcircle.com. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  45. "Rema – Lady". criticcircle.com. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  46. "Rema – Beamer (Bad Boys)". criticcircle.com. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  47. "Rema – Ginger Me". criticcircle.com. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  48. "Rema – Woman". criticcircle.com. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  49. "Rema – Bounce". criticcircle.com. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  50. "Rema – Soundgasm". criticcircle.com. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  51. "Rema – Calm Down". criticcircle.com. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  52. "Rema – FYN". criticcircle.com. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  53. "Full list of winners at Headies 2019". The Nation Newspaper. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  54. "#CPMA2020: Citypeople releases nominations for 2020 Music Awards". City People Magazine. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  55. "Winners Emerge @ City People Music Awards". City People Magazine. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  56. "Burna Boy wins 2020 BET award, Rema loses". P.M. News. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  57. "Rema, Jemima Osunde, Mr Macaroni, Odunayo Eweniyi, others make The Future Awards Africa nominees list… all nominees are under the age of 28". The Future Awards Africa. 8 November 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  58. "TFAA 2020 Winners Profile". The Future Awards Africa. 1 December 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  59. "Burna Boy, Rema Clinch 2020 MTV EMA Nominations For Best African Act". The Guardian Nigeria News. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  60. "See the Full List of 2021 #MTVMAMA Nominees including Tems, Omah Lay and Rema!". BellaNaija. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  61. "Live Update: All The Winners At The Headies 2020". The Guardian Nigeria News. 21 February 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  62. "Net Honours – The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 21 July 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  63. "African Entertainment Awards USA 2021". African Entertainment Awards USA. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  64. "2021". Edison Jazz/World. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  65. "Ganadores 2022 – Premios Odeón" (in Spanish). Odeón Awards. Retrieved 29 March 2022.




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