Divine Ikubor, also known as Rema, an afrobeat artist, has remarked that Nigeria’s variety of problems have caused many people to lose faith in the country.
The singer acknowledged Nigeria’s challenges but expressed his unwavering hope for the country’s future.
He pledged to do his part in contributing to the country’s progress.
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 singer reflected on his experience at the 2025 Grammys, where he missed out on the Best Global Music Album award.
“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.”
