Rema

Rema, born Divine Ikubor on May 1, 2000, in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, is one of the leading figures of the global Afrobeats movement and one of the most successful young African artists of his generation. He grew up in a musically inclined family and began singing in church choirs as a child. He gained early attention by uploading freestyle rap videos on Instagram, which eventually caught the eye of D’Prince, a Nigerian artist and record executive, who signed him to Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records.

Rema burst onto the Nigerian music scene in 2019 with his debut single “Iron Man,” which was notably featured on Barack Obama’s summer playlist, bringing him international attention. His self-titled debut EP “Rema” (2019) was a massive success in Nigeria and across Africa, establishing him as a fresh voice in Afrobeats with his unique blend of Afrobeats, trap, and Indian-influenced melodies that he calls “Afrorave.”

His global breakthrough came with the 2022 single “Calm Down,” which became one of the biggest songs in the world. A remix featuring Selena Gomez propelled it further, reaching the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping charts in over 50 countries. The song spent over a year on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the longest-charting African song in the chart’s history. It has accumulated billions of streams across platforms, making it one of the most successful Afrobeats songs ever released.

With an estimated net worth of $7 million in 2026, Rema has earned his wealth through music sales, massive streaming numbers, international touring, and endorsement deals with brands. His debut album “Rave & Roses” (2022) and its deluxe edition were commercial successes, and he has continued to release chart-topping music that bridges African and global pop audiences. At just 26 years old, he is widely considered one of the most important artists shaping the future of African music on the world stage.