Rema is a Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter. He is currently signed under Jonzing World record label a subsidiary of Mavin Records. His real name is Divine Ikubor, popularly known ‘Rema‘. His genre of music is Afrobeats and trap.
Basic Information
Real name: Divine Ikubor
Occupation: singer, songwriter
Birthday: 1 May 2000
Nationality: Nigerian
Star sign: Taurus
Birth place: Nigeria
Children: None
Net Worth: $1-$3 Million
Early Life
Rema was born on 1st May 2000 in Benin city. His father and brother has passed on and he is only left with her mother who is under his care.
He attributes the death of his father Justice Ikubor to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Education
He went to Ighile Group of Schools located in Edo state for both his primary and secondary school education.
Currently he joined The University of Lagos, Nigeria to study Creative Arts.
Musical Career
In 2018, he posted a freestyle on D’Prince’s track “Gucci Gang”, posted on Social Media and in return it went viral.
D’Prince the owner of Jonzing World Record a subsidiary of Mavin Records was thrilled by him. He payed a fright fpr him to Lagos and offered him arecord deal.
In 2019, he released a four track EP “Rema” , ”Freestyle” and ‘Bad commando”, and was featured on tracks by D’Prince,Thutmose, and Peter Maxx.
Same year, he released ‘ Dumebi” whose video was directed by Ademola Falomo and garnered over 60 million views on youtube.
Later he released another track, “Iron Man,” which was included on Barack & Michelle Obama’s Summer Playlist 2019.
In 2012, he began calling his sound Afrorave which he blends the Afrobeats style with Arabian and Indian influences.
In 2o22, he released his debut album ‘Rave and Rosses” which included 16 tracks and features from artists like Chris Brown and AJ Tracey.
The album spent some time in the charts, reaching the number five slot of Billboard’s World Albums chart.
In 2023, Rema won Digital Artist of the Year award at the Soundcity MVP Awards which were held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos.
Family
He is not married neither does he has any kid.
Relationships
He is currently single and according to him, he do not want to play with girls feelings.
House & Cars
He bought a 2020 Lexus RX 350 for his mother. His cars includes BMW beamer and GAC SUV.
Awards & Recognitions
In 2019, he was nominated for Viewer’s Choice at the 13th edition of The Headies.
In 2019, he was nominated for Best New Act of The Year, Most Promising Act of the Year, and won Revelation of the Year at City People Music Award.
In 2020, he won Best New Artist at Soundcity MVP Awards.
In 2020, he was nominated as Best Viewers Choice: International Act on BET Awards.
In 2021, he was nominated as the Best Male and Best African Act in MTV Africa Music Awards.
In 2021, he was nominated as Young Person of The Year at The Future Award Africa.
In 2022, his song was nominated for Best Urban Song at Odeon Awards.
Songs
His songs includes the following;
- Come down
- Bounce
- Woman
- FYM
- peace of mind
- Divine
- Ginger me
- Time and Affection
- Corny
- Fame
- Iron Man
- Lady
- Hold mr
- American Love
- Dirty
- Only You
- Oroma Baby
- Run way
- Bad Commando
Net Worth
His networth is estimated to be between $1-$3 Million.
Social Media Accounts
Instagram: @heisrema
Latest Song: Rema – AZAMAN
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