If one Nigerian song defined Afrobeats’ TikTok-to-Hot-100 era, it might be Rema’s Calm Down. Singer, songwriter, and Jonzing World / Mavin star, he remains one of the most-searched young African artists.
Who Is Rema?
Divine Ikubor (born 1 May 2000), known professionally as Rema, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and rapper. Wikipedia traces his breakthrough to a viral freestyle that led to a deal with D’Prince’s Jonzing World (under Mavin Records).
He released a self-titled debut EP in 2019, topped Nigerian Apple Music charts early, and expanded into global brand partnerships and soundtrack placements.
Primary reference: Rema (musician) on Wikipedia.
Why Calm Down Changed Everything
Calm Down became a worldwide streaming phenomenon; the remix featuring Selena Gomez pushed Rema deep into US and European charts and made his name unavoidable on global pop playlists.
Beyond that single, fans search Rema for debut projects, later albums, Benin City roots stories, and collaborations with labelmates such as Ayra Starr.
Rema Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Stage name | Rema |
| Birth name | Divine Ikubor |
| Born | 1 May 2000 |
| Known for | Calm Down, Afrobeats pop |
| Label | Jonzing World / Mavin |
Sources
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