Rema returns to Benin six years after leaving home, fans react

Rema rose to prominence in the Nigerian music scene following the release of his hit song “Dumebi” in 2019

By Kehinde Okeowo

Popular Afrobeats singer, Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, has finally returned to the ancient city of Benin, six years after leaving his hometown for greener pastures.

His return was captured in a now viral video, in which he was seen in the company of other indigenous entertainers from his state, including Shallipopi and singer Davido’s aide Israel DMW.

The now trending clip saw them walking down the plane aisle while the ‘DND’ crooner was spotted at the forefront trying to take pictures with his fans.

In another clip, a cultural dance troupe was seen giving the Edo State-born artiste a warm reception at the airport.

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His visit to his hometown after a long time later elicited various reactions after finding its way to social media.

A netizen identified as @odutokunopeyemi wrote: “If you believe say @isrealdmw love Rema pass Davido gather here.”

Another internet user, @teddylowkey said: “If I hear say one thing one thing ehn, I go vex o…”

nonchalantdavid added: “Make them go renew their Evian.”

Meanwhile, _.believer8 said: “Bro went to receive some blessings before he kicks off his year lol. We own 2024!”

While xoxo_ririose also said: “Rema get show for Benin? I need update o.”

Rema rose to prominence following the release of his 2019 song “Dumebi”. Before then, he had already been signed to D’Prince’s record company, Jonzing World, and was affiliated with Don Jazzy’s Mavin.

His 2022 single “Calm Down” got a remix with American pop star Selena Gomez that climbed at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and led the United States Afrobeats Songs chart for a record-breaking 58 weeks.