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Rema Claims ‘Calm Down’ Paved the Way for Afrobeats Award Categories

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Nigerian artist Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, recently suggested that his hit single ‘Calm Down’ has significantly influenced the inclusion of an Afrobeats category in international award shows.

In a candid interview on ‘The Breakfast Club,’ Rema confidently placed himself alongside major Afrobeats stars like Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.

While acknowledging the contributions of these industry veterans, Rema expressed a desire to assert his place in the genre.

“I don’t want to be seen as the Afrobeats Messiah,” he stated.

“I sometimes wish the veterans would acknowledge it, but if no one else will, then I suppose I have to.”

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Rema emphasized that his recent successes have had a tangible impact, noting that the creation of an Afrobeats category at prestigious award events was partly due to the success of his music.

“Respect to the OGs,” he added, “but I believe I am one of the Big 4.

The creation of an Afrobeats category in major award shows is a direct result of my song’s success.”

The MTV Video Music Awards, for instance, introduced a Best Afrobeats Song category last year, with Rema’s ‘Calm Down Remix’ featuring Selena Gomez securing the inaugural win.


 

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Tyla Says She Made Song with Wizkid Years Before She Became Famous

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South African pop sensation and Grammy winner Tyla has opened up about her long-awaited collaboration with Nigerian Afrobeats icon Wizkid. She revealed that their track Dynamite was actually recorded three years ago—long before her big break.

Speaking in a recent chat with Capital Xtra in London, Tyla shared how much the song meant to her. “Back then, I was still new and barely known. I didn’t think Wizkid would be interested in working with me, but he was. He listened to some of my early stuff, liked it, and we ended up making Dynamite,” she said. “I’ve been dancing to that demo in my room for years, dreaming of the day I’d finally get to release it.”

Tyla also praised Wizkid for his massive impact on African music, saying, “He’s done so much to spotlight our sound and our creatives to the world. He’s incredibly talented, and honestly, I don’t think he has a single bad song.”


 

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Muyiwa Awoniyi Wishes Omah Lay Well After Management Split

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It has been reported that Nigerian Singer, Omah Lay’s talent manager, Muyiwa Awoniyi, has officially separated from the singer.

The manager takes to his social media platform to reveal this recent change and wished the singer well on his music journey.

“With love and respect, I am no longer managing @Omah_Lay.That’s my brother and I wish him all the best in his endeavors for life!”


 

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Patrick Doyle Weighs In on Jim Iyke’s Kate Henshaw Birthday Controversy

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Nollywood Actor, Patrick Doyle, reacts to colleague’s, Jim Iyke, unique birthday wish to Kate Henshaw.

It can be noted that that Jim Iyke’s birthday wish gained a lot of attention both positive and negative as fans shared their opinions.

However, Patrick Doyle reacts and shares that there was nothing wrong with the birthday wish. “I think Jim paid my darling sister a very witty and affectionate compliment with his message. The Kate I know has an excellent sense of humour and will accept the compliment for what it truly is, an affectionate expression of admiration.”


 

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