Rema (musician)

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Rema
File:Rema at 2019 LFW.png
Rema catwalk for UK apparel Tokyo James at Lagos Fashion Week in 2019
Background information
Birth name Divine Ikubor
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Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
Years active 2018–present
Labels
Associated acts
Website heisrema.com
YouTube information
Channels Rema
Subscribers 3.2 Million
Total views 1.065 Billion
Last updated: 30 April 2023

Divine Ikubor (born 1 May 2000), known professionally as Rema, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and rapper.[3] He rose to stardom after releasing the song "Dumebi". In 2019, he signed a record deal with Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records.[4] He is best known internationally for his 2022 hit single "Calm Down", the remix of which, with Selena Gomez, peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100[5] and led the U.S. Afrobeats Songs for a record-setting 35 weeks.[6]

Early life

Divine Ikubor was born into a Christian family in Benin City.[7] 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.[8] His father and elder brother are deceased, and Rema was left to look after his mother.[1]

Career

He started his music career in churches with Alpha P. 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.[9] Rema signed a record deal with D'Prince's Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records owned by record producer Don Jazzy, in 2019.[10] He went on to release his self-titled debut EP "Rema" in 2019, which peaked at number 1 on Apple Music Nigeria.[11][12] 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 60 million views on YouTube.[13] Later that summer, In 2019, one of his other most popular songs from the EP gained more popularity when it was placed on former president of the United States of America, Barack Obama's summer playlist.[14]

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 fanbases in the country known as Ravers.[15][16]

In September 2021, Rema was unveiled as a brand ambassador for the popular soft drink Pepsi alongside his label mate Ayra Starr.[17]

On 7 November 2022, Rema received an award on stage during his London concert as his songs achieved 1 billion streams worldwide.[citation needed]

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.[18] The album includes 16 tracks and features from 6lack, Chris Brown, AJ Tracey, and Yseult.[19] The album charted 10 songs on the US Billboard Afrobeats Chart following its debut week.[20] His single "Calm Down", including a sample from fellow Nigerian artist Crayon's track "So Fine",[21] then began charting five months after its official release.[22] It then became the most-viewed Afrobeats video on Youtube.[23] On August 26, 2022, he released a remix of his song "Calm Down" with Selena Gomez[24] which peaked at number 6 on Billboard Hot 100[25] and number 1 on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Chart.[26]

On February 2023, Rema received the Digital Artist of the Year award at the Soundcity MVP Awards which were held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos.[27]

Awards

On 19 October 2019, Rema won Next Rated[28] and was nominated for Viewer's Choice at the 13th edition of The Headies.[29] On 12 January 2020, he received the Soundcity MVP Awards for the best new artist.[30] 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 artists nominated for the awards edition of 2020.[31][32][33] Rema's track Woman reached number fifteen on World Digital Song Sales[34]

Personal life

Rema is a supporter of football club Manchester United F.C.[35] He also made it known to Twitter that he has gained admission to the university of Lagos to fulfill his mother's dream to get a degree.[36]

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.[37][38]

In culture

In September 2020, Rema's songs were included on the FIFA 21 soundtracks.[39][40]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
CAN
[41]		 FRA
[42]		 NLD
[42]		 US
[43]
Rave & Roses 17 31 13 81

Compilation albums

Title Album details
Rema Compilation
  • Released: July 9, 2020
  • Label: Jonzing World, Mavin
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

Title Album details
Rema
  • Released: March 22, 2019
  • Label: Jonzing World, Mavin
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Freestyle EP
  • Released: June 19, 2019
  • Label: Jonzing World, Mavin
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Bad Commando[44]
  • Released: October 4, 2019
  • Label: Jonzing World, Mavin
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[45]		 BEL
(WA)
[46]		 FRA
[47]		 GER
[48]		 IRE
[49]		 ITA
[50]		 NLD
[51]		 SPA
[52]		 SWI
[53]		 US
[54]
"Dumebi"[55] 2019 — — — — — — — — — — Rema
"Why" — — — — — — — — — —
"Corny" — — — — — — — — — —
"Boulevard" — — — — — — — — — — Freestyle
"American Love" — — — — — — — — — —
"Spiderman" — — — — — — — — — —
"Trap Out the Submarine" — — — — — — — — — —
"Bad Commando"[57] — — — — — — — — — — Bad Commando
"Lady"[58] — — — — — — — — — —
"Rewind" — — — — — — — — — —
"Spaceship Jocelyn" — — — — — — — — — —
"Dumebi Remix"
(featuring Becky G)		 2020 — — — — — — — — — — non-album single
"Beamer (Bad Boys)"
(with Rvssian)		 — — — — — — — — — — Rema Compilation
"Rainbow" — — — — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Fame" — — — — — — — — — —
"Ginger Me" — — — — — — — — — — Rema Compilation
"Alien" — — — — — — — — — —
"Woman" — — — — — — — — — —
"Peace of Mind" — — — — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Bounce" 2021 — — — — — — — — — —
"Soundgasm" — — 179 — — — — — — — Rave & Roses
"44"
(featuring Bad Gyal)		 — — — — — — — 17 — — Warm Up
"Calm Down"
(solo or with Selena Gomez)		 2022 4 1 2 15 5
[61]		 26
[62]		 1 23 1 5
[63]		 Rave & Roses
"Rizzla"
(with The Martinez Brothers & Gordo)		 — — — — — — — — — —
"FYN"
(featuring AJ Tracey)		 — — — — — — — — — —
"Breathe Anthem"
(with Breathe Music WA and Mani Lapussh)		 — — — — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Only You"
(with STANY and Offset)		 — — — — — — — — — —

Official videos

  • "Dumebi" (2019) [69]
  • "Bad Commando" (2019) [70]
  • "Lady" (2019) [71]
  • "Beamer (Bad Boys)" (2020) [72]
  • "Ginger Me" (2020) [73]
  • "Woman" (2020) [74]
  • "Bounce" (2020) [75]
  • "Soundgasm" (2021) [76]
  • "Calm Down" (2022) [77]
  • "FYN" (2022) [78]
  • "Holiday" (2023)[79]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee/Work Result Ref
2019 The Headies Song of the Year "Dumebi" Nominated [80]
Viewer's Choice Himself Nominated
Next Rated Won
City People Music Awards Most Promising Act of the Year Nominated [81][82]
Revelation of the Year Won
Best New Act of the Year Nominated
2020 BET Awards Best New International Act Nominated [83]
The Future Awards Africa Young Person of the Year Nominated [84][85]
Music Won
MTV Europe Music Award Best African Act Nominated [86]
2021 MTV Africa Music Awards Best Male Pending [87]
The Headies Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year Nominated [88]
Best Pop Single "Lady" Nominated
Net Honours Most Played Pop Song "Woman" Nominated [89]
African Entertainment Awards USA Song of the Year Nominated [90]
Edison Award Edison Jazz/World – World Rema Compilation Nominated [91]
2022
 Odeón Awards 2022 (es) Best urban song "44"
(with Bad Gyal)		 Nominated
[92]
2023 Soundcity MVP Awards Digital Artist of the Year Himself Won [93]

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