Some fans welcomed Rema like a king as he visited his hometown for the first time in 6 years. Divine Ikubor, renowned by his stage name Rema, revisited Benin City, his place of origin, following a lengthy absence spanning half a decade.
A widely circulated video captured the Mavin artist mingling with local performers, including Shallipopi and Israel DMW, a steadfast associate of Davido.
In the footage, Rema led a procession down the aircraft aisle, eagerly posing for photographs with fellow passengers.
In another captivating scene, Rema received a jubilant reception from a dynamic cultural dance troupe upon landing at the airport, marking a warm and spirited homecoming.
Rema catapulted to stardom with his breakout single “Dumebi” in 2019, having previously inked a deal with Jonzing World, a label under D’Prince, and affiliations with Mavin Records, helmed by the esteemed Don Jazzy.
His 2022 chart-topper “Calm Down” featured a scintillating remix with Selena Gomez, skyrocketing to the third spot on the revered Billboard Hot 100.
The track dominated the US Afrobeats Songs chart for an unprecedented 58 weeks, solidifying Rema’s stature as a global sensation.
Having relocated to Lagos in 2018, the singer now embarks on a triumphant return to his roots in 2024, marking a significant milestone in his journey from local acclaim to worldwide recognition.
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