Divine Ikubor born on 1st of May in 2000, is a Nigerian singer, musician, and rapper better known by his stage name Rema. With the release of the song “Dumebi,” he shot to fame. He later secured a record deal with Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records, in 2019.
Rema Net worth
Rema may not be one of the best-paid or most well-known artists in Nigeria. Nonetheless, he has enough money to live a luxury lifestyle. Rema hardwork made him one of the richest and influential musicians in Nigeria with an estimated worth of $1 million.
Rema Facts
Birth name: Divine Ikubor
Popular name: Remmy Boy
Date of birth: 1 May 2000
Place of Birth: Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Genres: Afrobeats, Afrorave, trap
Occupation(s): Rapper
Labels: Jonzing World, Mavin
Website: heisrema.com
Rema Age
Divine Ikubor professionally known by his stage name Rema, is a Nigerian singer, musician, and rapper. Who was born on 2st of May, 2000. He rose to a spotlight with the release of the song titled “Dumebi”.
In 2019, he later signed a record deal with Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records. Which means that Rema is 23 year as of 1st May 2023 while he will be 25 years old on May 1st in 2025.
Rema Early Life
Divine Ikubor was born in Benin City to a Christian household. While in middle school, he grew up singing and rapping. He received his primary and secondary education at the Ighile Group of Schools in Edo State. He lost his father and older brother, yet he still looks after his mother.
Rema Career
He began his musical career in churches. Rema went viral in 2018 after posting a freestyle to D’Prince’s “Gucci Gang” on Instagram. D’Prince was drawn to the message and flew him to Lagos to offer the young star a record deal.
In 2019, Rema secured a recording contract with D’Prince’s Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records controlled by song producer Don Jazzy. In 2019, he released his self-titled debut EP “Rema,” which climbed at number one on Apple Music Nigeria.
Jonzing World and Mavins released the music video for “Dumebi,” a huge breakout hit from his self-titled EP, on May 21, 2019, with a cameo appearance by Diana Eneje.
Ademola Falomo directed the video, which has 60 million views on YouTube. Later that summer, in 2019, one of his other most successful tracks from the EP received even more traction after being added to former President of the United States of America, Barack Obama’s summer playlist.
Rema revealed in May 2021 that he will be dubbing his style “Afrorave,” a subgenre of Afrobeats with influences of Arabian and Indian music, which has led to him having one of the country’s largest fanbases known as Ravers.
Rema, along with labelmate Ayra Starr, was announced as a brand ambassador for the renowned soft drink Pepsi in September 2021.
Rema received an award on stage during his London show on November 7, 2022, after his songs garnered one billion streams worldwide.
Rave and Roses
Rema released his debut EP Rema after signing a record deal with Jonzing World in 2019. On March 25, 2022, he published his debut album Rave & Roses, following two additional EPs. 6lack, Chris Brown, AJ Tracey, and Yseult appear on the album’s 16 tracks.
Following its initial week, the album charted ten singles on the US Billboard Afrobeats Chart. Five months after its official release, his single “Calm Down,” which featured a sample from fellow Nigerian musician Crayon’s hit “So Fine,” began charting.
He released a remix of his single “Calm Down” with Selena Gomez on August 26, 2022, which topped on the chat at number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Rema Awards
Rema won Next Rated]l and was nominated for Viewer’s Choice at the 13th edition of The Headies on October 19, 2019. He won the Soundcity MVP Awards for best new artist on January 12, 2020. Rema was nominated for Best Viewers Choice: International Act at the 2020 BET Awards on June 15, 2020.
He was nominated alongside Burna Boy and Wizkid for the awards, making them the only Nigerian artists nominated for the 2020 edition. Woman by Rema peaked at number fifteen on the World Digital Song Sales chart.
Rema Private life
Rema is a fan of the football team Manchester United F.C. He also announced on Twitter that he has been accepted to the University of Lagos to pursue his mother’s ambition of obtaining a degree.
Rema made accusations against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on September 28, 2020, following the death of his father, Justice Ikubor, a former party chieftain.
Rema In terms of culture
Rema’s songs was included in the FIFA 21 soundtracks in September 2020.
Rema Instagram
Rema is one of the Nigerian celebs who has a large following on Instagram thanks to the vibes he posts. If you are one of his admirers and enjoy seeing the latest stuff he posts on Instagram, you should follow him on Instagram, and you can do so by following him at @heisrema.
Rema Facebook
Rema is also on Facebook, where he is one of the Nigerian celebrities that has a significant following because to the vibrations he shares. If you are one of his fans and appreciate seeing what he shares on Facebook, you should follow him on Facebook, which you can do by searching for @heisrema.
Rema Twitter
Rema is also on Twitter, where he is one of the Nigerian celebrities with a large following due to the positive vibes he spreads. If you are one of his admirers and enjoy seeing what he posts on Twitter, you should follow him on Twitter by searching for @heisrema.
FAQ about Rema
Is Rema in a relationship?
Rema is not married and does not have a wife as of the publication of this article. The 22-year-old young artist has disclosed that he is currently single and hopes to find love once he meets the perfect woman.
What religion is Rema?
Divine Ikubor was born in Benin City to a Christian household. While in middle school, he grew up singing and rapping. He received his primary and secondary education at the Ighile Group of Schools in Edo State. He lost his father and older brother, yet he still looks after his mother.
Does Rema have a twin?
Nope. REMA, a young singer, has finally found his twin sister. REMA, a Mavin young super singer and rapper, has made social media go crazy with photographs and videos of his look-alike.
How was Rema discovered?
Mavin discovers artists in a variety of methods. First and foremost, D’prince has an uncanny ability to uncover artists. He discovered Rema on Instagram; he has the knack of sifting through the noise to locate the artists who are a good fit for me.
Why did Rema not overdose?
During an interview with Cool FM, Don Jazzy stated to listeners that Rema was pulled out of the blockbuster song ‘Overdose’ to highlight emerging singers such as Crayon, Ayra Starr, Boy Spyce, and Magixx.
What did DJ Neptune did to Rema?
Rema, a Nigerian musician, accused DJ Neptune yesterday of using his vocals in his song without his permission, to which the latter responded with a statement. DJ Neptune reveals in the statement that it was all a misunderstanding and lack of communication between Rema and his management.
Did Rema and Selena date?
Selena Gomez was seen kissing Rema. Shortly after her sighting, videos of Selena kissing the musician on the cheeks flooded social media. It didn’t take long for users to start spreading dating rumors. At the moment, neither of them has commented, although it is entirely possible that they are simply extremely close friends.
Calm Down
Song by Rema and Selena Gomez
Another banger
Baby, calm down, calm down
Girl, this your body e put my heart for lockdown
For lockdown, oh, lockdown
Girl, you sweet like Fanta, Fanta
If I tell you say I love you no dey form yanga, oh, yanga
No tell me no, no, no, no, whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Baby, come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love
You got me like, “Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa”
Shawty come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love, mm-mm
I see this fine girl, for my party she wear yellow
Every other girl they dey do too much, but this girl mellow
Naim I dey find situation I go use take tell am hello
Finally I find way to talk to the girl but she no wan follow
Who you come dey form for? (Mm-hm)
Why you no wan comform? (Mm-hm)
Then I start to feel her bum-bum (mm-hm)
But she dey gimme small-small
I know say she sabi pass that one (mm-hm)
But she feeling insecure
‘Cause her friends go dey gum her like chewing gum
Go dey gum her like chewing gum
Baby, calm down, calm down
Girl, this your body e put my heart for lockdown
For lockdown, oh, lockdown
Girl, you sweet like Fanta, Fanta
If I tell you say I love you no dey form yanga, oh, yanga
No tell me no, no, no, no, whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Baby, come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love
You got me like, “Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa”
Shawty come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love, mm-mm
As I reach my house I say make I rest small (make I rest small)
As me I wake up na she dey my mind (na she dey my mind)
Day one, day two, I no fit focus (I no fit focus)
Na so me I call am, say make we link up (say make we link up)
As I start to dey tell her how I feel, na my heart dey race
Baby girl, if you leave me I no go love again
Because e get many girls wey put my heart for pain
Shebi, you feel my pain?
Baby, calm down, calm down
Girl, this your body e put my heart for lockdown
For lockdown, oh, lockdown
Girl, you sweet like Fanta, Fanta
If I tell you say I love you no dey form yanga, oh, yanga
No tell me no, no, no, no, whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Baby come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love
You got me like, “Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa”
Shawty come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love, mm-mm
