Divine Ikubor, widely known as Rema, the youngest sensation in global Afrobeats music, continues to inspire many as a throwback video of his arrival in Lagos from some years ago resurfaces. The artist, who recently made headlines by performing his hit single "Calm Down" at the 2023 Ballon d'Or, is once again in the spotlight due to the rediscovery of his past.
The video, which is currently circulating on social media, showcases Rema's arrival in Lagos on September 26th, several years ago, accompanied by two of his friends. In just a few short years in Lagos, Rema transformed from being an unknown artist to becoming one of the most prominent and globally recognized young faces in the Afrobeats music scene.
His single "Calm Down" and its remix have earned numerous accolades, including the latest achievement of six nominations at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards.
Reactions to Rema's First Arrival in Lagos
This glimpse into Rema's early days sparked a variety of reactions from fans and admirers:
tennie_turner emphasized, "Life typically progresses through stages... hard work and perseverance are key π."
youaintfred humorously suggested, "This was the period he probably borrowed a laptop π."
heelzblog acknowledged the beauty of Rema's journey, stating, "Beautiful to see π and how far he has come π."
generalmaleek proudly highlighted, "FIRST TIME IN LAGOS AND NOW TRENDING GLOBALLY πππ ALIHAMDULILAH."
gazzy_gnf pointed out, "Hard work and consistency pay off β€οΈ."
respectabledjwave shared an inspiring message, "Do not despise the day of humble beginnings β€οΈπ₯."
You can watch the video here:
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