Divine Ikubor (born 2000), known as Rema, is a Nigerian singer and rapper who pioneered the Afrorave sound. Signed to Mavin Records at 19, he quickly became a sensation with hits like "Dumebi" and "Iron Man." His global hit "Calm Down" (2022), especially the remix featuring Selena Gomez, topped charts worldwide and became the most-streamed Afrobeats song ever. Rema's futuristic sound and global appeal mark a new era for Nigerian music.


AFRORAVE ARCHITECT:
Rema blends trap, Afrobeats, and Bollywood strings into “Afrorave,” a subgenre he coined to describe futuristic sonic experiments. His youthful voice, inventive melodies, and spiritual undertones captivate global audiences.

GLOBAL BREAKTHROUGH:
Calm Down (2022) and its Selena Gomez remix shattered streaming records, topping charts in India, Canada, the Middle East, and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. His debut album Rave & Roses Ultra (2023) expanded the Afro-fusion palette with tracks like Holiday and Dirty.

STAGE ENERGY:
Rema’s stagecraft features pyro effects, laser choreography, and choreography inspired by anime and Afrofuturism. He has headlined O2 Brixton Academy, Coachella Sahara Stage, and NBA All-Star Weekend concerts.

CULTURE INFLUENCER:
He set fashion trends with Balenciaga partnerships, anime-inspired merch, and collaborations with visual artists. Rema funds art therapy programmes in Benin City and supports EDO Innovation Hub’s tech scholarships.

FAST FACTS:
- Born 1 May 2000 in Benin City, Edo State.
- Signed to Mavin Records/Jonzing World; distributed by Virgin Music.
- Awards: MTV EMA Best African Act (2023), Headies Next Rated (2019).
- Trademark: red berets, spiritual chants, and imaginative ad-libs.