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Rema (musician)

Rema
Rema walking stylishly and facing upward
Rema catwalk for UK apparel brand Tokyo James in 2019
Born
Divine Ikubor

(2000-05-01) 1 May 2000 (age 24)[1]
Other names
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupations
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2019–present
WorksDiscography
AwardsFull list
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Keyboard
Labels
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2017–present
Genres
Subscribers4.5 million[5]
Total views1.828 billion[5]

Last updated: 1 November 2024
Websiteheisrema.com

Divine Ikubor (born 1 May 2000), popularly known as Rema, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and rapper. He gained recognition with his 2019 song "Dumebi". That same year, he signed with D'Prince's record label, Jonzing World.[6] He achieved international recognition with his 2022 single "Calm Down", which spawned a remix with American singer Selena Gomez that peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.[7] The song also led Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart for a record-setting 58 weeks.[8][9]

"Calm Down" emerged from Rema's debut studio album, Rave & Roses (2022), which peaked at number 81 on the Billboard 200.[10][11] His fourth commercial EP, Ravage, was released in 2023. His second album, Heis (2024), was supported by the single "Benin Boys" (with Shallipopi).[12]The album received a nomination for Best Global Music Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, earning Rema his first career nomination at the Grammys.[13][14]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference :0 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ BN (1 August 2019). "Rema Call's himself Remi Boy, covers Tush magazine latest issue". BN. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Rema AKA Rave Lord is Back". Trybe Coterie. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  4. ^ Nwafor (23 March 2019). "Don Jazzy signs record deal with D'Prince's Jonzing World". Vanguard News. Archived from the original on 21 November 2022. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  5. ^ a b "About Rema". YouTube.
  6. ^ Nwafor (23 March 2019). "Don Jazzy signs record deal with D'Prince's Jonzing World". Vanguard News. Archived from the original on 21 November 2022. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  7. ^ tolsen (2 January 2013). "Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on 25 November 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  8. ^ Anderson, Trevor (19 October 2023). "Tyla's 'Water' Hits No. 1 on U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart – Stopping the 58-Week Run of Rema & Selena Gomez's 'Calm Down'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 28 October 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  9. ^ Bella, Naija (10 December 2019). "Rema caps off an Amazing Year with Features on Rolling Stone & Pitchfork's Best Songs of 2019 Lists with 'Dumebi'". BellaNaija. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  10. ^ tolsen (2 January 2013). "Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on 25 November 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  11. ^ Anderson, Trevor (19 October 2023). "Tyla's 'Water' Hits No. 1 on U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart – Stopping the 58-Week Run of Rema & Selena Gomez's 'Calm Down'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 28 October 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  12. ^ "Rema Announces Sophomore Album 'HEIS'". Billboard. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  13. ^ Blistein, Jon (8 November 2024). "Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar Lead 2025 Grammy Nominees". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  14. ^ Atkinson, Katie (8 November 2024). "Grammy Nominations 2025: See the Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved 9 November 2024.

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