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My Take
Rema is, to me, one of the most exciting forces in global pop right now. Born Divine Joshua Ikubor in Benin City, he carried Afrobeats from Nigeria to the very center of the charts, and the Selena Gomez remix of Calm Down hitting number three on the Billboard Hot 100 confirmed it. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, he did this all young, with a single song bridging an enormous cultural distance. What strikes me is the sheer reach of that voice and the confidence behind it. I am convinced African music is shaping the next era, and Rema is out in front.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rema
- Name (Japanese)
- Rema
- Born
- May 1, 2000 (age 26)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
- Origin
- Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
- Occupation
- singer / rapper / songwriter
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Rave & Roses | — |
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.heisrema.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/heisrema/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rema
Frequently asked questions
When was Rema born?
Born May 1, 2000 (age 26).
Where is Rema from?
Rema is from Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
What does Rema do?
Rema works as singer, rapper, songwriter.
What is Rema known for?
Notable works include Rave & Roses.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.