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Rema Claims He Opened the Door for Afrobeats in Major Award Shows
Rema Claims He Opened the Door for Afrobeats in Major Award Shows....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has asserted that the growing recognition of Afrobeats in global award shows can be attributed to the success of his hit song, Calm Down. Speaking during an interview on The Breakfast Club, Rema noted that his influence has contributed to the introduction of Afrobeats categories in prestigious international awards.
Rema, who has rapidly ascended to the top of the Afrobeats scene, did not hesitate to place himself alongside industry heavyweights such as Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy. “I don’t want to feel like an Afrobeats Messiah,” he remarked. “Sometimes I can’t wait for the OGs to say it, but since no one is saying it, I might have to say it myself. Respect to the OGs, but yeah, I am one of the Big 4.”
He went on to emphasize that the recent creation of an Afrobeats category at major award shows, such as the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), was a direct result of his music’s impact. “Something as little as a major award show creating an Afrobeats category because the success of my song has already opened gates,” Rema stated, highlighting the growing influence of the genre.
Rema’s track Calm Down and its remix featuring Selena Gomez made waves internationally, ultimately winning the first-ever Best Afrobeats Song award at the VMAs last year. His growing global presence continues to break barriers, solidifying his position within the genre and elevating Afrobeats to new heights on the world stage.
Nigerian singer Timaya has stirred conversations online after a video surfaced showing him offering relationship advice to fellow artistes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In the clip, the singer suggested that having children without getting married might be a better option for some people, arguing that many marriages do not last.
“Just born pikin, pikin go grow. This marriage thing no dey work,” he said, drawing laughter and mixed reactions from those around him.
Timaya, who was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State in 1980, has previously spoken openly about his lack of interest in marriage.
During a 2024 interview on Naija FM, he explained that he has never felt the need to formalize his relationships, despite being a father.
According to him, marriage has never personally appealed to him, though he noted that his views could still change in the future.
The singer, who gained widespread recognition in the mid-2000s with songs such as Dem Mama, is a father of four children from three different women.
His first two daughters, Emmanuella and Gracey, were born in 2012 and 2015 to interior designer Barbara Fumnaya Nwaokolo.
He later welcomed a son, Emmanuel, in 2018 with Tamar, and another child, Maya, in 2020 with businesswoman Dunnie Onasanya.
In previous interviews, Timaya has also described fatherhood as one of the most rewarding parts of his life.
Nigerian singer Omah Lay has opened up about a brief but emotionally intense relationship that ended painfully for him.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He shared the experience during the listening party for his new album, Clarity of Mind.
The romance lasted just two months, but Omah Lay said he invested deeply in it, even imagining a future with a child.
The breakup occurred during the Grammy Awards while Justin Bieber was performing, making the situation even more difficult for the singer. The timing meant he could not fully enjoy the event or focus on the music, as his mind was preoccupied with personal heartbreak.
The experience inspired one of the tracks on his upcoming album. Titled Don’t Love Me, the song reflects his struggle to balance love and personal happiness.
Omah Lay explained that when he commits to something, he gives it his all, which made it hard for him to be present at the Grammy event while navigating the breakup.
“I thought it was the right relationship, and I was going to have a baby. Every time I fall in love, I lose myself. While I was at the Grammys, and Justin Bieber was performing, I was going through a breakup and an embarrassing moment. I wasn’t even present at the Grammys because the issues in my relationship had already started before the show.
“This was only a two-month relationship, but I gave it my all. I don’t know how to do two things at once. When I’m into something, all of me is in it. My song Don’t Love Me is me saying, ‘Let’s enjoy this moment, but when I find something else that brings me pleasure, I’ll move on.’”
Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has opened up about a challenging period in her life, admitting that she struggled with anger during her younger years.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking on the Afropolitan Show, the actress revealed that her childhood hardships had a deep impact on her, often causing her to respond to life with frustration and rage.
She explained that losing her father at a young age left her with unresolved pain, which she didn’t know how to process at the time.
Although she had committed her life to Christianity and could not direct her anger toward God, Omotola admitted that she carried a lot of inner frustration.
“I used to be very aggressive. When I was younger, I had so much rage. Losing my dad, I couldn’t blame God because I had given my life to Christ, but inside, I was looking for someone to blame. I was just angry at life—why me? Why did I deserve this?
“Life was really tough for us, and I had very little patience. But with maturity, faith in God, and life experience, I’ve grown. That part of me rarely comes back—maybe once in a blue moon—and I hate feeling that way,” she confessed.
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