Nigerian superstar Rema, who was shown on the prestigious music cover of the Rolling Stone, highlighted his rapid rise and influence on the Afrobeats movement around the world.
Rema is only 24 years old and has made history Burn Boy, Wizkid, Davidoand tems As one of the few Afrobeats artists who won the Grammys’ Best Global Music Album nomination. This milestone makes him the youngest among them, further cementing his position as the decisive force in the evolution of the genre.
Rema reflects on his journey in a cover interview with Rolling Stone, acknowledging his struggles and triumphs. “[I’m] Trying to stick my chest out so that when the next person in that city appears, he should be able to stand on the ground. ” He shares his commitment to paving the way for future artists in his hometown of Benin, Nigeria.
The feature also explores how Rema reshapes the sound of Afrobeats, blending the influences of hip-hop, rock and gospel into his unique artistic sense. His record-breaking single Calm down– A global hit song that won a billion Spotify streams, making him the first major African artist to achieve this feat – further advanced the international mainstream.
Apart from music, Rema’s story is one of the resilience. He overcomes a tragic past that includes the loss of his father and brother, financial difficulties and the challenges of breaking into the industry. Now, as a Grammy Award-nominated artist and cultural pioneer, Rema makes the most of his moments – redefining Afrobeats and inspiring the next generation to follow in his footsteps.
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