Rema (Musiker)
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Divine Ikubor (born in 2000), known professionally as Rema, is a Nigerian singer and rapper.[1] In 2019, he signed a record deal with Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records. He rose to prominence with the release of the song "Iron Man", which appeared on Barack Obama's 2019 summer playlist.[2][3]
Early life and career
Rema was born in 2000 in Benin City, Edo State.[4]Vorlage:Unreliable source? Born into a Christian family, Rema grew up singing and rapping while in secondary school. He attained his primary and secondary school education in Edo State.[5]
In 2013, Rema and his friend Alpha P formed a group called RnA. The group's name is a combination of the first letters of their stage names. RnA won season 2 of Pikolo's Dream Alive talent show. They signed a record deal with Peak Entertainment shortly afterwards and released their debut single "Mercy".[6][7] The mid-tempo song was recorded at Dream Alive Studio in Benin City. The music video for "Mercy" was directed by Whyte House Pictures. The group gained minor exposure following their performance at the Glo Slide and Bounce concert series in Benin and Lagos. Rema inked a record deal with Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records.[8] He released his eponymous debut EP Rema in 2019. It peaked at number 1 on Apple Music Nigeria.[9][10]
On 19 October 2019, Rema won Next Rated and was nominated for Viewer's Choice at the 13th edition of the The Headies.[11]
Discography
EPs
- Rema (2019)
- Rema Freestyle (2019)
- Bad Commando (2019)
Singles
- "Mercy"
- "Iron Man" (2019)
- "Bad Commando" (2019)
- "Dumebi" (2019)
- "Corny" (2019
- "Call Me Rema" (2019)
- "American Love" (2019)
- "Boulevard" (2019)
- "Bad Commando" (2019)
- "Lady" (2019)
- "Corny" (2019
- "This Fame" (2019)
References
- ↑ Why Mavin Global signed 18-year-old Rema –Don Jazzy. 29. März 2019.
- ↑ Jayne Augoye: Don Jazzy signs new artiste to Mavin Global. 22. März 2019.
- ↑ https://punchng.com/nigerian-singer-rema-makes-obamas-summer-playlist/
- ↑ Austine Ikeru: Rema Biography and Net Worth. 7. April 2019.
- ↑ Editorial Staff: Rema Biography, Age, Networth & Contact Details. In: TheNigerianInfo. 28. Mai 2019.
- ↑ Latest News in Nigeria & Breaking Naija News 24/7 | LEGIT.NG. In: Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Abgerufen am 2. Juli 2019 (englisch).
- ↑ Bilo: New Video: RNA - Mercy | Jaguda.com. Abgerufen am 2. Juli 2019 (amerikanisches Englisch).
- ↑ Igbo Clifford: Rema Biography, Age 18, Family, Early Life, Education, Music, Albums, Net Worth And More. In: Information Guide Africa.
- ↑ Rema - EP by Rema. via music.apple.com
- ↑ Top 100: Nigeria. In: Apple Music.
- ↑ Gbenga Bada: Headies 2019: Here are all the winners at the 13th edition of music award. Pulse Nigeria, 20. Oktober 2019, abgerufen am 20. Oktober 2019.