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Rema Says His New Look and Smoking is Just Art and Not a Lifestyle Change
Nigerian music star Rema has opened up about the reasons behind his bold rebranding during the rollout of his second album HEIS, which dropped last year. The Calm Down hitmaker had caught fans by surprise when he moved away from his usual teddy bear and mask look, embracing tattoos, smoking visuals, and a darker, edgier aesthetic.
Alongside the new look came a shift in sound and energy that left many wondering if he had changed for good. Marking the one-year anniversary of HEIS, Rema took to X to explain the deeper meaning behind the transformation. He clarified that the new persona wasn’t a departure from who he truly is but rather an artistic choice meant to match the mood and symbolism of the project.
He revealed that the album cover was inspired by Itachi Uchiha from the Naruto anime series; a character known for hiding painful truths behind a cold exterior. Rema said the smoking, darker visuals, and sound were part of that same storytelling technique: “The truth masked as illusion, love buried under what y’all thought was betrayal.”
Popular Nigerian streamer, Carter Efe, has expressed excitement after singer Davido gifted him ₦20 million.
It will be recalled that the singer recently appeared on Carter Efe’s show, where his appearance alone broke records. Following the show, Davido promised to gift the streamer ₦20 million—a promise he later fulfilled.
Carter Efe made the announcement on social media, confirming that the money had been received. “Yeeeee Davido 20 million naira, I don die,” he wrote.
Afrobeats singers and celebrity couple, Simi and Adekunle Gold, have announced that they are expecting their second child.
The news was revealed in a music video by Adekunle Gold, which featured his family. The couple later took to social media to share the video, sparking excitement among fans and loved ones, who flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages.
Movie lovers are excited this December, not just because of the holidays but because of the major movie releases happening this year. While Stranger Things Season 5 continues to generate buzz, here are some notable movies released in 2025 that fans are talking about:
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Avatar: Fire and Ash (December 19, 2025)
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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (May 23, 2025)
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The Running Man (November 7, 2025)
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TRON: Ares (October 10, 2025)
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Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (December 5, 2025)
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Troll 2 (December 1, 2025)
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The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (December 19, 2025)
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Anaconda (December 25, 2025)
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The Housemaid (December 25, 2025)
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Oh. What. Fun. (December 3, 2025)
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