Rema was also hailed by Gov Obaseki, who praised his “personification of the Edo heritage”
By Kehinde Okeowo
Popular Afrobeats singer, Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, has finally responded to claims that he used “satanic/Illuminati” symbols during his headline concert at London’s 02 Arena, on November 14.
The ‘Calm Down’ crooner on Tuesday joined Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, and Asake as the only Africans to have sold out the 20,000-capacity 02 Arena.
However, after the show, some fans took to their social media handles to accuse Rema of satanism, arguing that the singer used “Illuminati” symbols, while on stage.
Reacting to the allegations, via his X handle (formerly Twitter), the 25-year-old said the artificial horse he rode on stage was a replica of a Benin artifact and the mask he wore was a replica of the one donned by famous Edo Queen, Idia.
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Sharing a clip from his controversial concert, Rema tweeted: “RAVAGE UPRISING/ My Ancestors bronzes sit in the museum of this very city, so I remade mine. Hence, Edo is redefined, the map reshaped, your minds awakened & the mask reborn. Thank you London! 🦇🇬🇧”
He also added that the artificial bat he rode on stage during his second appearance was his way of paying homage to the bats that dotted the Edo night sky.
Meanwhile, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has hailed Rema after his sold-out concert at London’s 02 Arena.
According to the first citizen of the state, the people of Edo state are proud of the singer’s “personification of the Edo heritage.”
Speaking via his X handle, Obaseki said: “We are indeed proud of the enigma of @heisrema and what he has come to represent, especially his personification of the Edo heritage.
“We applaud his genius and celebrate him as he takes the world stage by storm.”
