Divine Ikubor, professionally known as Rema, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter born on May 1, 2000, in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. He gained widespread attention with his unique blend of Afrobeats, trap, and pop, which he describes as “Afrorave.”
Rema signed with Mavin Records and Jonzing World in 2019 and immediately captured the spotlight with his debut EP Rema, featuring the viral hit Dumebi. His fresh sound and global appeal earned him recognition as one of Afrobeats’ leading new generation artists.
In 2022, he released his debut album Rave & Roses, which featured hits like Calm Down, Soundgasm, and Time N Affection featuring Chris Brown. The remix of Calm Down with Selena Gomez became an international mega-hit, charting on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching platinum certifications in multiple countries.
Rema has been praised for pushing creative boundaries in African music, combining multilingual lyrics, futuristic visuals, and genre-bending production. He is regarded as a trailblazer for the new wave of Afrobeats on the world stage.
His innovation, youth appeal, and versatility continue to shape the future of African music.
🏆 Awards & Recognitions
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2019 – The Headies:
Next Rated – Winner
Viewer’s Choice – Nominee
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2019 – City People Music Awards:
Revelation of the Year – Winner
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2020 – Soundcity MVP Awards:
Best New Artist – Winner
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2020 – BET Awards:
Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act – Nominee
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2020 – The Headies:
Next Rated – Winner
Song of the Year (“Dumebi”) – Nominee
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2021 – African Entertainment Awards USA:
Best New Artist – Winner
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2022 – The Headies:
Digital Artist of the Year – Winner
Best Male Artist – Nominee
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2022 – MTV Europe Music Awards:
Best African Act – Nominee
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2023 – Billboard Music Awards:
Top Afrobeats Song – Calm Down (with Selena Gomez) – Winner
Top Afrobeats Artist – Winner
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2023 – MTV Europe Music Awards:
Best Afrobeats – Winner
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2023 – MTV Video Music Awards:
Best Afrobeats Video (“Calm Down”) – Winner
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2023 – Grammy Awards:
Best Global Music Performance (“Calm Down”) – Nominee
Best African Music Performance – Nominee
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2023 – Trace Awards:
Song of the Year – Calm Down – Winner
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2024 – iHeartRadio Music Awards:
Best Collaboration (“Calm Down” ft. Selena Gomez) – Winner
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2024 – NAACP Image Awards:
Outstanding International Song (“Calm Down”) – Winner
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2024 – ASCAP London Music Awards:
Song of the Year – Calm Down – Winner
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2025 – African Entertainment Awards USA:
Male Artist of the Year – Winner
Song of the Year – Winner
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About the Artist
Divine Ikubor, professionally known as Rema, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter born on May 1, 2000, in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. He gained widespread attention with his unique blend of Afrobeats, trap, and pop, which he describes as “Afrorave.”
