Afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, has addressed some of the strangest rumors he has encountered about himself online.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Rema revealed that he has been accused of being part of the Illuminati, worshipping the devil, and even drinking blood.
The singer admitted that these wild claims have cost him a significant number of fans, emphasizing how easily people believe what they see on the internet. He said:
“Random stories have been made up about me being Illuminati, worshipping the devil, and drinking blood. I definitely lose some fans who just believe anything they see.”
Rema also shed light on the significance of the pendants he wears, explaining that they are a tribute to his late father and brother.
He emphasized that his jewelry holds deep personal meaning rather than any sinister symbolism, addressing misconceptions about his style and image. He added
“It was just a dark moment that changed my life, so I always wear this chain—mostly because I never want to forget. While any craziness or any fantastic shit is happening, I always remind myself, ‘Know the struggles you came from,’ because, for real, people be forgetting.”
The singer further revealed that he is not open to having children outside of marriage. While he clarified that he doesn’t condemn promiscuity, the Ozeba crooner emphasized that he is an intentional man who carefully navigates his choices.
Rema, who made history as the first Black African artist to grace the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, shared
“I feel like there’s a need for us [family] to get bigger and become a whole empire if we can. And then neither do I want to wait for it to become a mistake before I decide to be a father. I’m very particular and I don’t really be hoeing around.”
Rema also opened up about his relationship with fellow Afrobeats star Ayra Starr and South African singer Tyla. He said:
“Ayra’s family, for sure. Tyla’s family. We’re good friends because I’ve been friends with Tyla even before everything.”
