Afrobeats singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has expressed his concerns over the numerous challenges confronting Nigeria, stating that many citizens have given up on the country.
Despite these challenges, Rema maintains optimism about Nigeria’s future and has vowed to contribute to its development in any way he can.
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the music star said, “A lot of people are giving up in Nigeria. A lot of people are angry at Nigeria. But I keep hope. There’s not a lot of people who would carry Afrobeats like this so much, carry culture. It makes me look like a blabber. It makes me look like I talk too much, or care too much, or I’m trying to be a f**ing messiah. I don’t want to do much. I just want to do what I need to do.”
The Calm Down crooner also reflected on his experience at the 2025 Grammys, where he was nominated for Best Global Music Album but did not win.
“I was celebrating people walking up that stage. I had my fingers crossed that I’d walk up the stage too, and when it didn’t happen … it happens. It’s not the first award that I got nominated for and didn’t get,” he said.
Rema’s resilience and commitment to promoting Afrobeats on a global scale have continued to earn him recognition as one of the leading voices in the genre.
