Nigerian Afro-pop sensation, Rema, has been named one of the ’27 musicians to make 2020 better’ by Men-focused International monthly magazine, GQ.
The 20-year-old Mavin Records act was listed alongside Doja Cat, Roddy Ricch, Ari Lennox and a host of others.
“Arguably the first and most important thing you need to know about Nigerian artist Rema is that he’s already been endorsed by Barack Obama, who featured his track “Iron Man” on his 2019 playlist.
“The 20-year-old Afro-pop wunderkind broke through with his single “Dumebi” – which became a viral dance sensation – and has established himself as one of the most important voices to come out of the continent’s music boom.
“Industry expectations for Benin City-native Rema, who was discovered after he posted a freestyle to Afro-pop singer D’Prince’s “Gucci Gang” featuring Don Jazzy and Davido , are sky-high, not just because of his sound but because he has an amazing story of resilience, self-worth and hard work too,” GQ wrote about Rema.
Since the release of ‘Iron Man’, his genre-mashing approach to music has taken him across America on tour, earned him a headline slot at London’s Boiler Room Festival and recognition as one of Nigeria’s most significant new music stars.
Rema’s latest single titled ‘Woman’ recently joined the UK Black music chart and has made its way up to the number nine spot on the chart.
