Grammy-nominated Nigerian Afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor, aka Rema, has revealed the weirdest rumours he has heard about himself.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Rema disclosed that he has heard rumours about being part of the Illuminati, worshipping the devil, and drinking blood.
The singer noted that these rumours have caused him to lose a considerable number of fans, stressing that some people believe whatever they see online.
“Random stories have been made up about me being Illuminati, worshipping the devil, and drinking blood. I definitely lose some fans who just believe anything they see,”
Rema also explained why he wears pendants in memory of his late father and brother.
“It was just a dark moment that changed my life, so I always wear this chain mostly because I never want to forget. While any craziness or any fantastic sht is happening, I always remind myself, ‘Know the struggles you came from,’ because, for real, people be forgetting.”
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In the interview, he 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.
“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.”
