Afrobeats singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has said that the numerous challenges confronting Nigeria have made many give up on the country.
The music star explained that despite Nigeria’s challenges, he still has high hopes for the nation.
He vowed to do his best to contribute to the country’s development.
Speaking in a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Rema 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 shared his experience at the 2025 Grammys, where he lost the award for Best Global Music Album.
“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.”
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