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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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Veekee James Celebrates 31st Birthday With Heartfelt Motherhood Message

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Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James celebrated her 31st birthday and shared pictures on social media with her daughter.

The influencer spoke about how her life has changed and described motherhood as the greatest gift she has received.

“A year older, but the greatest gift isn’t the age… It’s the title I earned this year: MOTHER! This birthday hits differently because my heart now beats outside my body.”

“Before this year, birthdays were about me. Now, they’re a reminder of the little soul who made me a mom and changed my life forever.”


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Bovi Explains Why He Doesn’t See Every Divorce as a Failure

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Nigerian actor Bovi has spoken about marriage and divorce, sharing his thoughts on the subject.

The actor revealed during a recent interview that not all divorces should be seen as failures.

He explained that sometimes a marriage gets to a point where one or both partners can no longer breathe comfortably in the relationship, which could eventually lead to divorce.

“I celebrate when people get divorced because I feel it means one or both people were not breathing well in the marriage.”


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Tioruju Mondusi Opens Up on Most Painful Experience of His Life

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Nigerian actor Tioruju Mondusi has shared one of the most painful experiences of his life.

During a recent interview, the actor revealed that his wife gave him the most painful news he had ever received.

“The only person that did the most painful thing to me in life is my wife. The incident brought tears to my eyes. She’s late now, may God forgive her.”

The actor revealed that his wife told him that the pregnancy she was carrying was not his and that the child belonged to another man.


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