Nigerian singer Rema has recounted his rise from being targeted by online trolls to gaining worldwide recognition, with a special focus on his groundbreaking tour in India.
In an interview shared on X Friday, he expressed gratitude for channeling early criticism into motivation, acknowledging how devastating it would have been to give up on his ambitions because of negativity.
He said: “And it’s just beautiful to see something that people trolled me for, criticised me for. And, you know, I’m benefiting from that. It’s like, imagine if I stopped. Imagine if I actually listened to the trolls and was like, oh, I think I should switch it off.
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“You know, imagine. And, like, what, four years later, it paid and it paid. And more to come. You know, because it’s a huge territory, right? And I’m actually the first person to actually tour India. You know, from the Afrobeats, basically. And I even came from Africa, if I’m not wrong, or if I’m mistaken, forgive me. But it’s a big, huge deal. And it’s not just about the wedding, it’s just about the reception”.
Four years after facing doubt over his distinctive sound, Rema has risen as a pioneer, potentially becoming the first Afrobeats artist to embark on a tour in India.
The tour, highlighted by a performance at the Ambani wedding, goes beyond a single occasion, signaling a wider acceptance of Afrobeats within India’s expansive cultural landscape.
