Divine Ikubor: biography, age, family, net worth

All you need to know about Divine Ikubor popularly known as Rema Let’s take a look at his Biography, Nationality, Career, Age, Net worth, Family.

ABOUT
Divine Ikubor, known professionally as Rema, is a Nigerian singer and rapper.

EARLY LIFE
Divine Ikubor was born in 2000 in Benin City, Edo State in the south southern part of Nigeria. He grew up singing and rapping while in secondary school.

EDUCATION
Divine Ikubor attained his primary and secondary school education in ighile group of school, Edo State.

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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 self-titled debut EP Rema in 2019, which 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 self-titled EP, featuring a cameo appearance from Diana Eneje. The video was directed by Ademola Falomo and currently has 48 million views on Youtube.

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

In September 2021 Rema was unveiled as a brand ambassador for the popular soft drink Pepsi alonsgide his label mate Ayra Starr.

In December 2018Reekado Banks left Mavin Records. Rema was then added to the label. Having Rema on the list was considered a big feat. D’Prince described Rema as 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 22 March 2019, Rema was announced as the latest addition to Mavin Records where he was referred to as the future of Afrobeats. After Rema signed a record deal with Jonzing World, in 2019, he released his debut EP Rema.

FAMILY
Rema had lost his Dad and elder brother, Before his rise to prominence.

PERSONAL LIFE
Rema is a supporter of football club Manchester United F.C

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

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

ACHIEVEMENT
Rema has won and received nominations from different award categories.

On 19 October 2019, Rema won Next Rated and was nominated for Viewer’s Choice at the 13th edition of The Headies. On the 12th of January 2020, he received the Soundcity MVP Awards for best new artist.

On the 15th of June 2020, Rema was nominated as Best Viewers Choice: International Act on the 2020 BET Awards.

Rema was nominated on the awards alongside Burna Boy and Wizkid, they were the only Nigerian Artistes nominated for the awards edition of 2020.

NET WORTH
Divine Ikubor is currently one of the richest and most influential artist in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $200,000.