US EditionIf you never existed, I would have never existed - Rema tells D'banj
- Nigerian singer Rema held a sold-out concert at London's O2 Arena on Sunday where he honored Afrobeats icon D'banj on stage.
- Rema paid tribute to D'banj for pioneering Afrobeats internationally, referencing D'banj's 2012 UK top 10 hit "Oliver Twist" as a breakthrough moment.
- At his concert, Rema called D'banj a pioneer who helped create opportunities for emerging Nigerian musicians by bringing him on stage in a heartfelt tribute.
- Rema expressed heartfelt thanks to D’banj, acknowledging him as a pioneer who helped introduce Afrobeats to the UK and stating that his own career would not have been possible without D’banj’s influence.
- This event highlights the enduring bond between Afrobeats pioneers and emerging stars, suggesting the genre's continued global rise and recognition.
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If you never existed, I would have never existed - Rema tells D'banj
Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has praised Afrobeats veteran, D’banj for his contributions to the genre’s global recognition, especially in the UK. D’banj’s 2012 hit ‘Oliver Twist’ was the first Nigerian song to enter the top 10 on the UK official chart, thereby paving the way for other Afrobeats songs on the chart. Bringing the veteran on stage at his sold-out concert at London’s 02 Arena on Sunday, Rema noted that wit…
People Thought He Signed Me — Singer, D’banj Explains How He And Don Jazzy Created Mo’Hits’ Iconic Power Image - News360 Info - Breaking News, Nigerian News and Multimedia, World News.
In a recent interview, D’banj opened up about how he and his former manager, Don Jazzy, deliberately crafted a narrative. Nigerian music icon D’banj has revealed that he alongside Don Jazzy deliberately crafted a narrative to make it seem that he signed him during the formation of Mo’Hits. Speaking in a recent interview, D’banj opened […] The post People Thought He Signed Me — Singer, D’banj Explains How He And Don Jazzy Created Mo’Hits’ Iconic …
Rema Honors D’banj as Afrobeats Pioneer at O2
Nigerian star Rema paused his sold-out performance at London’s O2 Arena to deliver a heartfelt tribute to Afrobeats pioneer D’banj. Before thousands of fans, Rema acknowledged D’banj’s foundational role in bringing the genre to international stages. “You were one of the first ones to bring Afrobeats to the UK. You and Don Jazzy held it down. Y’all opened that door,” Rema stated, expressing profound gratitude during the electrifying concert. “I a…
"You Were One of the First to Bring Afrobeats to the UK" – Rema Pays Tribute to D’banj at Sold-Out O2 Arena Show - TV360 Nigeria
At his sold-out O2 Arena concert in London, Nigerian superstar Rema paid a heartfelt tribute to Afrobeat legend D’banj, acknowledging his pivotal role in bringing the genre to international recognition—particularly in the United Kingdom. During the electrifying show on Sunday, Rema brought D’banj onstage in a powerful moment of appreciation, crediting the veteran artist for laying the foundation upon which today’s Afrobeats stars stand. He descr…
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