The Story & Sad Truth About REMA's Journey To Fame

Rema, the 19-year-old superhero kid of Mavin is arguably the fastest rising artist in the Nigerian music industry, and he has made a tremendous impact in less than one year in the game. From launching a breakout single 'Dumebi', becoming the only Nigerian music artist to feature on Barrack Obama's summer playlist, bagging the winner of two major awards, staging concerts in major cities in the world, becoming the first Nigerian artist to charge a million naira and above for his first show and list goes on.
Rema is undoubtedly a brilliant artist who has managed to gather all these achievements within just 11 months. It makes people perceive him as a lucky chap born with a silver spoon who paid to be at the top of the Industry. Surely, he has the rich kid looks, but in reality, Rema is far from such speculations. He went through a struggle to attain the status he currently holds. Though still young, Rema's hustle earned him enough to buy his mum a car at the age of 17 and also helped him walk his way through to one of Africa's biggest record label, Mavin Records.
But how did Rema, a poor kid with no father who grew up on the streets of Benin rise to global prominence?
March 22nd makes it a year since Divine Ikubor aka Rema joined Mavin records, one of Africa's biggest record labels. You guess that Don Jazzy did a great job to have discovered Rema that early, well that is not exactly the case, so let's rewind to where it all began.
Rema was born on May 1st 2000 in Benin City, Edo state Nigeria to a Father of Edo descent and a mother of Igbo descent, and he is the 3rd son of the family. Things got tough for him when he tragically lost his father and elder brother within a short space at a young age. He was forced to take the responsibility of taking care of his mother as the man of the house. By the time he was 11, he had discovered he could do more than just drawing comics and selling to his friends. He had a genuine talent for music. He was good at creating melodies and writing. So he diverted his comic writing talent to songwriting. He started rapping and became a solid member of 3 different music groups in church singing gospel songs. He was the leader of the rap nation group. He had a passion for gospel music and dreamt of someday performing on the big stage of his church headquarters in Lagos, Christ Embassy. This was when he adopted the name Rema. His pastor saw the talent in him and advised him to start writing songs. This he took heed to the advice and did so well. The pastor also gave a prophecy that he would be great, and the whole world will listen to his music. Rema held on firmly to the prophecy, and this has been a significant source of motivation to him throughout his career.
He created a life-band in Ehile group of schools where he attended secondary school in Benin. With the help of his drummer friend Osaige, the group became a solid one. His mum supported his dream but couldn't afford to sponsor his music career or even afford to further his education to the tertiary level.
Rema met a young singer like himself, Princewill Emmanuel aka Alpha P in a religious event. Alpha P, just like Rema, had pure talents in music but wasn't doing much with it. Rema became an inspiration to him, and they both became music partners creating a duo known as the RNA group. Alpha P did the hooks while Rema did the rap. They began putting more effort in their music career by writing, recording and rehearsing daily. Taking his mum's advice of making his studies a priority, Rema did his best at school during the day and rushed down to the studio to rehearse and record with Alpha T after school hours. He spent time listening to various genres of music, and that helped his versatility in producing dynamic sounds. The duo quickly participated in a talent show competition, Dream Alive Talent Show in 2015 and emerged winner beating many older artists. They were able to release their first music video in a single titled Mercy. A song that was written to show gratitude to God for taking them this far. They even got interviewed by Channels TV and Hip TV at that time.
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[@prosperemre5610]

Pls can you make a video of more artists and producers this video really inspired me and I will you to keep making more thank you...

[@AfricanGlitzTV]

Glad you enjoyed the video. We also have one for Fireboy and Teni, check them out when you can. Thanks

[@obidikedaniel4874]

lady

[@kerrymicheo7931]

iron man

[@ifunanyaugona1517]

I dream to be one of the successful female musicians in Nigeria I pray that God makes me as successful as rema

[@SHEREEPHA]

Amen

[@_mercyidowu]

You will be more successful!

[@ifunanyaugona1517]

@@_mercyidowu thanks so much

[@feyikemiayekun4726]

Amen

[@feyikemiayekun4726]

I pray that you rema would still go far than this in life

[@obettajmartinsthehumblegod5133]

Can't believe he traveled outside the country before the age of 15.......at least his mom has the money and heart for that.. Thank God for him

[@mhizdiana1348]

I left Nigeria at the age of 15 also

[@obettajmartinsthehumblegod5133]

@@mhizdiana1348 willingly?? Never have the mind to do that.. At that age my parents won't allow me do that.

[@mhizdiana1348]

@@obettajmartinsthehumblegod5133 i had plan for My future that's why I left.

[@Am1g7]

Obetta Jmartinsthehumblegod if you’re from Edo state Benin city you will have that kind of mind we all from that town we always hungry I travel to the same Cotonou at the age of 18 then Ghana na I’m in Kenya

[@obettajmartinsthehumblegod5133]

@@Am1g7 wow. Awesome

[@bgsonsthriving.]

Giving his mom a car touch my heart wish my mom was alive❤❤🖤🖤😢

[@kennethspiff9260]

My favourite songs are "why", "American love" ,"beamer" ,"dumebi" ,'iron man" , "spiderman" and bad commando

[@AfricanGlitzTV]

You're on point!

[@dashefavour8518]

Wow God is Great

[@Isaac-lt3nn]

And Rainbow

[@treasure7168]

My favorite is calm down. I can dance exercise in my wheelchair. This song gets my energy started. Thank you Rema

[@ursadaeis]

I'm from Europe, and a friend of mine showed me Beamer, since she knows Afrobeats type music well. I never knew about African music before. I liked Beamer, but I really started becoming a fan of Rema when I heard Dumebi. That song is amazing. He's so talented at such a young age. I really believe he will go far.

[@idorenyinumoh8654]

Nice

[@rexyt1638]

This man did his research 💯💯

[@joshakz]

Wow this dude actually worked so hard, his mother must be proud

[@omamfrani]

Yahoo😂

[@melaniesauce164]

@@omamfrani Boy started making music officially at the age of 15. If you think Yahoo is that easy, go and do your own.

[@dillionwon6587]

I swear

[@user-qx8ud6hg4s]

Calm Down. Love it and I’m 81 years old!

[@nailokimutilifa2687]

Dumebi by Rema is my favourite song because my whole family , friends and people in my community always says I look like the lady who is in Rema music vedio and this made me like Rema music's to a point that there is no a day pass by without listening to this Dumebi song , wishing that as people see my look like in the vedio this would really be me . I wish I will be famous at a young age as you. Be bless and keep inspiring young people .

[@rosemiller1448]

Rema is amazing and brilliant. He's a struggling , hard working ambitious young man.

[@hemangivyas7155]

Struggling?!! Not any more🙂

[@geminixander5394]

He is in deed a very talented, humbled young man. Gods plan! Blessings to a successful career. 🙏💖

[@tammanthashaw9299]

So proud of him, love his music, he has a beautiful voice.

[@elizabethquartey9903]

Love him sooo much , wish him all the best , will advise his mum to make him her prayer topic every day

[@tawehtisonpon1870]

I love 😘 this little child 🚸 he's cool

[@Nimtoye]

I can't stop loving my brother... Edo blood always

[@ovevuremishack5975]

I think am kinda loving Rema based on his biography and humility, strong believe in his sound and way of life especially the surprise he gave to his Mama and him not doing drugs. Let him keep it up and do better!

[@onaiwudaniel1140]

There is no sad truth here,,.. better still say( REMA journey so far).. nice archivement ,✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@kscube6236]

Onaiwu Daniel Inspirational indeed 🔥🔥🔥 I’m also a rapper from South Africa please check out my latest Music video 1995. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJzNdWWOd8Z5gac hope you like it. Please like,comment & subscribe ❤️

[@sjappiyah4071]

Onaiwu Daniel His father died when he was young... of course it’s sad

[@hadiibrahim6847]

@@kscube6236 guy go double your hustle abegi.. Can't you learn a thing or two from the video

[@osamapreciousdc491]

@@hadiibrahim6847 hahaha😀maybe he did not listen carefully

[@gersonujandatjitandi744]

LIKE for real bro

[@venice1115]

Such a talent and love for his mum, lets hope in his continued rise to fame God is not forgotten and replaced for the god of this world, who so many have sold out to. Praying he keeps true to himself.

[@tagamanilako]

wow congrats rema explore and evolve more... good luck the universe will listen to you.

[@MsMiscelaneous]

I absolutely admire this kid!! Raw talent!! He is incredible

[@dinesedinese6901]

I'm in love with Rema's songs corny and Peace of mind., he is definitely uprising.

[@davidkihara3128]

My favorite out of Rema’s songs are dumebi and bad commando

[@kscube6236]

david kihara Inspirational indeed 🔥🔥🔥 I’m also a rapper from South Africa please check out my latest Music video 1995. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJzNdWWOd8Z5gac hope you like it. Please like,comment & subscribe ❤️

[@BG-it7hb]

Beamer and Dumebi are my favorite songs. Boy brings a whole new vibe

[@kscube6236]

B G 1991 Inspirational indeed 🔥🔥🔥 I’m also a rapper from South Africa please check out my latest Music video 1995. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJzNdWWOd8Z5gac hope you like it. Please like,comment & subscribe ❤️

[@alagbauzoamaka6327]

My favorite song is dumebi

[@B.I-d2c]

There's always a story behind every success

[@courtneyboudreau4284]

Absolutely! You go for the darkest days to find the lightest days to find the treasure at the end of the rainbow, but sometimes it doesn't work out that way but so you got to cherish the moment you have

[@Martelle664]

Rema brought in a new style of music which he named Afrorave

[@mhizdiana1348]

My Edo and Benin brother doing great and i am proud of you. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ahhhhhh6085]

Yes ooo

[@ezenwanyi3756]

isn’t he mixed with edo and igbo

[@judithbahati4061]

wow honestly im so in love with Rema's song beamer....he is such a good singer and rapper.he should come to south Africa and make music here with me and nastyC...

[@santigiegibrilbaikoroma8249]

Thanks

[@davetv4705]

He will surely rise to greatness. He is making us proud! He is a great inspiration to me.

[@truetalker1241]

The Truth is that when rema started his music career Afrobeat begin to move in different apart of the world 🦅 Ravers 🦅🦅🔥🔥🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@JAMESNANCY23]

All you said are great achievement for a guy of 20yrs born in 2000. For been so talented, focused and hold-on the prophecy of his Pastor upon his life, there is no doubt that he will become the Future of all afrobeat in Nigeria or even the hole world soon, but for his songs I don't play afrobeat songs😂😂. We pray that the Lord will keep lifting him higher and higher.🙏🙋

[@kscube6236]

Virtuousgist& Skills Inspirational indeed 🔥🔥🔥 I’m also a rapper from South Africa please check out my latest Music video 1995. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJzNdWWOd8Z5gac hope you like it. Please like,comment & subscribe ❤️

[@Kaliauset]

Dumebi is my favorite... I knew this kid was special! Love it.

[@amoahmary5220]

We thank God for how far He has brought you at this young age. Please be very goodand listen to parents a d experts advice. Good luck to you

[@iam_erasmac2454]

I love u Rema... I love all songs especially boulevard and soundgasm

[@mmichellion]

My favorite songs are "trap out the submarine","why","american love" and "spaceship jocelyn" And I really like rema so much he's become my one of my role models.

[@AfricanGlitzTV]

Awesome!

[@allaboutit4422]

Dumebi is my favourite song of Rema and I'm loving Beamer right now :)

[@kscube6236]

AllAboutIt Inspirational indeed 🔥🔥🔥 I’m also a rapper from South Africa please check out my latest Music video 1995. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJzNdWWOd8Z5gac hope you like it. Please like,comment & subscribe ❤️

[@AfricanGlitzTV]

Great choice!

[@rae4828]

Same

[@bensonzulu4703]

Talking abt my best song to my boy rema soundgasm n mercy💓😭 I wish u to be my Gee

[@poonamwadhwani5533]

Rema is a great artist I love his song calm down.god bless him lvzz frm india

[@rosemiller1448]

Rema is also kind and good hearted, remember his less fortunate brothers and sisters.......great young man. We admire you for caring your mom. And please stay connected to God. Rema worked in Ghana at a tender age , then returned to nigeria to buy his poor mom a car. You are a blessing, Rema.

[@esij]

So amazing to hear his story! The power of believing in your talent🙏🏿

[@CermonTatas]

Amen may the good Almaty be with him and his family😢

[@EstherGadagoe-hm6wz]

I'm a Ghanaian and Remy bhoy is my favorite musician. I love Dumebi, calm down, iron man, soundgasm, dirty, spiderman, corny, charm, beamer, FYN, Are u there. I wish to become like him one day

[@ethelsinkala2606]

Rema you are one of my favourite artist,love your music.

[@dawnlewis6044]

Calm down. He is fresh and has a long career because he is young. Heard him in an interview and he spoke about his Mom a lot. God bless him.

[@ezeudoudoka5143]

Rema is one of de best😘🥰🤩😍on earth for me he's my 2 best artist,burna boy is my first,Rema has tried and suffered he suppose to enjoy his money,if I'm one of dos who gives awards, I will give rema the best youngest awards every day 💋💯💥💫🤟🖐💪🐅🍺💈bye.

[@ezeudoudoka5143]

Is true Thank you bro.

[@ekwuemeprosper2584]

I love the artist so much and all his songs as well

[@pennielk]

The one blessed by God no one can tempt and I truly know God will surely show his hand on me and my family

[@osas5211]

i hope these labels don't take advantage of his skill & money

[@meso1168]

I just love him so much ....pls keep away from celebrity shii...like drugs

[@osamapreciousdc491]

Abi ooo..... God pls take that away from him🙇

[@princeiroh1975]

Rema my main man⚡ I luv all his songs...

[@faydave4394]

All his songs are wow❤

[@dumpsome1]

I am here to know more about Rema, After listening calm down song.

[@armaanrampadarath4436]

Wow 2 great talents which he both uses. Drawing and singing/ performing. Such a sweet boy. ❤Love African music and its positive influence on rap music, because it is not ghetto inspired but inspired by GOD and love. ❤ Love u Rema 😊❤❤❤.

[@olalammy496]

He’s going far in life keep it up Rema

[@maryhodge3169]

Yes I think Rema, Going to be one of the great ones in the future, Good luck Rema love your music.

[@kamerjunior4197]

Thank God for lifting him up

[@kscube6236]

kamer junior Inspirational indeed 🔥🔥🔥 I’m also a rapper from South Africa please check out my latest Music video 1995. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJzNdWWOd8Z5gac hope you like it. Please like,comment & subscribe ❤️

[@taiwoolaleye6333]

NO! far from that, most people will not be so lucky

[@RoseannMiller-eg6wz]

From the moment i heard that he is working with jamaica 🇯🇲 heavy weight producer Russia, the world have to accept you, bro your in good hands..

[@davidmamodu5430]

Awwn. What a lovely story. My favs are Bad commando and beamer....those songs are the hit. Ur fans are counting on you Rema

[@dianaalex522]

Iron Man is my favorite.. Rema is so talented, more grace rema

[@sconfidential5773]

I am from the US and new in AfroBeats and I love it! I heard some of this type music in the past but did not know what it was until now. Rema is amazing, and I feel he will go far. My fav song is Calm Down. I think it will be my new fav genre.

[@cynthiadhannieprimus8790]

I am from Trinidad and Tobago Calm Down i Love it all the best to you Rema

[@Swahiliangift70x7]

I am seeing this and learning about Rema in January 2023. I was introduced to Rema's song titled Calm Down by Love the dancing pitbull. I loved the best and the song so much I went looking for the term "another banger" and behold, I found Rema's Song Calm Down. I believe he is about to blow up in the United States.... Big up!!! I have already introduced Rema to more than 200 people in one day.

[@inesd5347]

My favorite song is Corny💕 this song is so smooth omg, I love this babyboy 💕

[@heggahmwamba5828]

True

[@marvasampson3860]

Rema may the good lord continue to bless you and your family so that you can sing more nice songs to make people happy and feel good when they hear your song from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@meso1168]

I'll support Rema till the end

[@sznthekyd8810]

Yes rema is the future of afrobeats . My favorite is dumebi

[@freesfxboard9946]

GREAT information about my fav artist keep it coming African Glitz TV I just subbed ;)

[@ekemeziechinonso843]

Rema is a great guy at all times.he suffered or rather started from scratch and see him right 👉 now So hustle and be like him# REMA✌

[@geraldine8551]

Good boy. Every mum would be proud to have a son like that

[@debbiecollington8989]

I am so proud of this young man

[@Nyumba_girl.]

I just love him❤❤❤from Kenya...rumour had it is just a rich kid from money am suprised how hardworking he is plus from his interviews his so humble💯👌❤❤

[@victorudoh-dt4pg]

That is Grace Keep the talent up and keep growing.

[@germanuslazar3457]

I am from Trinidad and Tobago, my favorite is Calm Down.

[@blesswisseh9838]

Yes, he is the future of afronbeats , so many Great songs!!

[@sarahogwu4937]

I believe that rema will reach the top and will cross all limits he will rise to the top and become the future of afro beats

[@tainaantoine373]

Dumebi & Lady my favorites ones. Bravo Rema!

[@obehiimhanlahimi827]

Raw talent! He's sure gonna take over from wizzy,never even knew he was an Ekehuan boy.however ,he needs to tell us more about the Ghana side of the story, how he was able to gather enough money to buy his mum a lexus SUV in just about a year of working in a beach.if you know you know 😉

[@iamshaey8440]

Lol I swear I saw the video in 2018 too lol... how would a 19 year old buy a lexus

[@giftosa515]

obehi imhanlahimi chill. He’s always been a hustler periodt

[@hadiibrahim6847]

Yeah... I can't wait... Tired of listening to wizkid

[@passionatejohnpaul7042]

@@iamshaey8440 what of Emmanuella(11) that bought her mom a car

[@laurienixon5521]

I want to say to Rema, keep going my brother I'm proud of your success and I hope you and your family and everybody that you are dealing with stays keeps you on the right track much success to you.

[@williejinnahkosseh2289]

Appointed ! Refreshing to see an Organic African talented STAR 🌟 The sky is his limit.

[@ShailjaKumari-md5is]

Cant stop Loving Rema he is vibe music feels in my blood ......i love u Rema ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤n my obe of the favorite song is calm down

[@obidiegwuchioma5350]

Starting singing before the age of 15 inspired me l need to explore

[@thankstshabanza9095]

This story is so inspiring 😩

[@deezaina]

I see videos like this and can't help but push myself to achieve more

[@oldfreddy4575]

Rema is the FUTURE and he is RARE. Just watch him take over..

[@kscube6236]

Chief GTV Inspirational indeed 🔥🔥🔥 I’m also a rapper from South Africa please check out my latest Music video 1995. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJzNdWWOd8Z5gac hope you like it. Please like,comment & subscribe ❤️

[@AbbaYusufAlamgir]

Yes Rema is the future... Dumebi, ironman, bad commando, beamer.

[@sibusisotshabalala1780]

Damn Rema is extremely talented

[@normacollins9037]

Calm Down is my favorite! I listen to it every day!

[@patriciabuenrostro7268]

Love he’s sing n personality ❤ love 🇲🇽

[@laurienixon5521]

My favorite song by Rema is Baby Carm down.

[@sarahigbinere5272]

I just love this guy , much love dear I have all he songs

[@serginerika2426]

I wish that oneday i should be able to see Rema person to person

[@ramatufuseini8252]

4am,corny and Dumebi are my favourite song

[@prettyprecious78]

My favourite so far are beamer and lady. I luv Rema it must be grace indeed

[@WhiteRoses-zf7ml]

Rema is a good artists he going places and my favorite song from him is "ginger me"

[@sannimonsurat4326]

My favourite songs is dumebi,beamer,iron man,spider man,corney I really love his determination

[@mathiasanthony4127]

God speed Rema. Keep focus, keep going high.

[@ahmeddansarki3490]

Rema is super talented in fact likes his especially bad commado

[@augustineoghenero3176]

Bad Commando. Love It

[@tassi8925]

Impressive young man, look forward to watching him grow

[@abdoulieleigh]

❤calm down I really love that song and beamer

[@virendrachauhan9660]

Calm down is the the need of everyone, very nice song, my good wishes for Rema’s coming songs 👍

[@SLIRAofficio]

moving story,thanks for sharing and God bless the great kid!

[@LukeThaddeus-rb1yd]

I love 💕 all is music but the one I love most is won da more and lady