Rema

Divine Ikubor (born May 2000), known professionally as Rema, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and rapper. In 2019, he signed a record deal with Jonzing World a subsidiary of Mavin Records. He rose to prominence with the release of the song "Iron Man", which appeared on Barack Obama's 2019 summer playlist.

Early life
Divine Ikubor was born into a Christian family in Benin City, Edo State. Rema grew up singing and rapping while in secondary school. He attained his primary and secondary school education in ighile group of school, Edo State.

Musical career
In 2018, Rema posted a viral freestyle on Instagram to D'Prince's track "Gucci Gang". The post caught the attention of D'Prince who flew him to Lagos to offer a record deal. Rema signed a record deal with D'Prince's Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records in 2019. He released his eponymous debut EP Rema in 2019. It peaked at number 1 on Apple Music Nigeria. On 21 May 2019, Jonzing World, and Mavin's released the music video of "Dumebi", a major breakout song from his eponymous EP, with cameo appearance from Diana Eneje. The video currently has 44 million streams on YouTube, and was directed by Ademola Falomo.

In May 2021, Rema announced he will be calling his sound "Afrorave", a subgenre of Afrobeats with influences of Arabian and Indian music.

Awards
On 19 October 2019, Rema won Next Rated and was nominated for Viewer's Choice at the 13th edition of The Headies. On 12 January 2020, he received the Soundcity MVP Awards for best new artist. On 15 June 2020, Rema was nominated as Best Viewers Choice: International Act on the 2020 BET Awards. He was nominated on the awards alongside Burna Boy and Wizkid, they were the only Nigerian Artistes nominated for the awards edition of 2020.

Controversy
On September 28, 2020, Rema tweeted accusations against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the death of his father who was a Justice.

In Culture
In September 2020, Rema's songs were included in the FIFA 21 soundtracks.

Introduction to Mavin Records
In December 2018, popular singer, Reekado Banks left Mavin Records. Rema was then added to the well-respected label. Mavin Records can boast of many other popular artistes such as Tiwa Savage (who later left), Korede Bello, Di'Ja, Dr SID, D’Prince, Ladipoe, and Johnny Drille. Having Rema on the list was indeed a big feat. D’Prince described Rema has a craftsman whose work needed to be heard by the whole world. Rema was discovered by D’Prince and wrote songs for the record for a while until D’Prince introduced the young boy to his brother, Don Jazzy. On the 22nd of March, 2019, Rema was announced as the latest addition to Mavin Records where he was referred to as the future of Afrobeats. Although, fingers are crossed, considering that it's too early to be sure how far he can go since he is new into the industry and is a young talent. After Rema signed a record deal with Jonzing World, in 2019, he released his debut EP Rema. As is expected of Mavins Records, the record label promoted Rema's music well and the song peaked at Number 1 on Apple Music Nigeria.

Personal life
Rema is a supporter of Manchester United F.C.

Compilation albums

 * Rema Compilation (2020)

Extended plays

 * Rema (2019)
 * Rema Freestyle (2019)
 * Bad Commando (2019)

Singles

 * "Dumebi" (2019)
 * "Why" (2019)
 * "Dumebi" (2019)
 * "Corny" (2019)
 * "Boulevard" (2019)
 * "American Love" (2019)
 * "Spiderman" (2019)
 * "Trap Out The Submarine" (2019)
 * "Bad Commando" (2019)
 * "Lady" (2019)
 * "Rewind" (2019)
 * "Spaceship Jocelyn" (2019)
 * "Dumebi Remix" (featuring Becky G) (2020)
 * "Beamer (Bad Boys)" (2020)
 * "Rainbow" (2020)
 * "Fame" (2020)
 * "Ginger Me" (2020)
 * "Alien" (2020)
 * "Woman" (2020)
 * "Peace Of Mind" (2020)
 * "Bounce" (2021)
 * "Soundgasm" (2021)