Many are giving up on Nigeria – Rema

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Afrobeats singer Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, has expressed that the numerous challenges facing Nigeria have led many to lose faith in the country. Despite this, he remains hopeful and committed to contributing to the nation’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 hitmaker also reflected on 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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