Rema Biography, Background, and Net Worth
Rema is a popular Nigerian musician who is known for the combination of Afrobeat, trap, and pop in his songs, beats, and music.
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Early Life and Background
Rema was born on May 1, 2000 in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Growing up in a Christian home, Rema started music in his early years, singing in his church. After the death of his dad and older brother, Rema was faced with financial struggles but he was determined to make a career in music to support his family.
Rise to Fame
Rema’s journey to stardom began in 2018 when he posted a freestyle of D’Prince’s track “Gucci Gang” on social media. D’Prince saw it and signed Rema to Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records in 2019. After that he dropped his debut EP and the hit single “Dumebi” which got massive love and propelled him to become a noteworthy artiste in the Nigerian music industry.
International Success
In 2022 he went global with his single “Calm Down”. The song’s rhythm and lyrics were a hit worldwide. A remix featuring American singer Selena Gomez took it to new heights, peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and made it the number one on the Billboard Afrobeats Songs for a record 58 weeks. This collaboration brought Rema new fans internationally and solidified his spot in the global music industry.
Musical Style and Influences
Rema’s music is a fusion of Afrobeat, trap and pop. He cites Burna Boy, Wizkid and the late XXXTENTACION as major influences on his style. His versatility and uniqueness has earned him so much accolades and a loyal fan base.
Awards and Accolades
Rema has been nominated for so many awards and won some. His song “Iron Man” was featured on former US President Barack Obama’s 2019 summer playlist, a testament to his growing international recognition.
He has also been recognized at several award ceremonies including the Headies and the BET Awards, he’s one of Africa’s best artistes.As of 2025 Rema’s net worth is estimated to be between $10 to $15 million. This is majorly from his music career, album sales, streaming and shows.
He also has endorsement deals with big brands like Pepsi and BMW which adds to his wealth. His deal with BMW made the BMW Club of Nigeria give him a BMW beamer as a gift for being a brand ambassador and promoting the brand in his music.
