- Every path converged at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin as Rema made a powerful return to his roots for an unforgettable homecoming concert.
- This wasn’t just any show; it was a monumental celebration of his rise, filled with passion, energy, and the unmistakable pulse of his hometown pride.
- Rema’s Mavin crew members, his boss, and a host of other industry heavyweights set the stage on fire, each performance more electrifying than the last.
- The music star took generosity to the next level, showering his fans with money. And when an overzealous fan overstepped, Rema didn’t hesitate to kick him off the stage
The city of Benin was set ablaze by a musical spectacle unlike anything it had ever seen, as Nigeria’s own global superstar, Divine Ikubor, known to the world as Rema, returned to his roots to deliver a performance that will be talked about for generations.
The hometown hero, whose meteoric rise has taken him from the streets of Benin to the global stage, came back to where it all began, and he did so with a show that was nothing short of legendary.
Before the grand performance, Rema graced the city with his presence, making rounds to visit some of Benin’s most influential figures. From shaking hands with the Governor to receiving the blessings of the Oba of Benin, Rema was showered with love and admiration, embodying the spirit of a son returning home, not just as a star, but as a cherished member of the community.
On the electric night of Friday, August 30th, the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium was a cauldron of energy and anticipation, filled to the brim with fans eager to witness their hometown hero light up the stage. And light it up he did.
With a string of hits that seemed endless, each more electrifying than the last, Rema dazzled the audience, turning the stadium into a pulsating arena of lights, sounds, and raw emotion. The crowd roared with every beat, every note, every dance move, drinking in the pure energy that Rema brought to the stage.
One of the night’s most unforgettable moments was when Rema invited Mavin Record Label’s Boss, the legendary Don Jazzy, onto the stage. Rumors had swirled for months about a possible rift between the two, but Rema silenced the whispers with a dramatic gesture, inviting Don Jazzy up with a respectful bow, sealing the moment with a camaraderie that spoke louder than any gossip.
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The surprises didn’t stop there. In a heartwarming turn of events, Rema invited two of his most dedicated fans on stage—fans who had presented him with a meticulously crafted artwork of his likeness.
In a display of generosity that matched his superstar status, Rema gifted each of these fans a whopping 2 million naira, prompting an eruption of joyous cheers and applause from the audience, who couldn’t help but admire his magnanimity.
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But the night wasn’t without its wild side. At the height of his performance, while in the midst of belting out his hit song “Ozeba” with all the ferocity and passion he’s known for, an overzealous fan, caught up in the frenzy of the moment, dashed onto the stage in a bold attempt to get closer to his idol.
What followed was a split-second decision that left the audience gasping—Rema, channeling his inner showman, delivered a swift kick, aided by a burly bouncer who promptly hurled the fan off the stage, a moment that was as shocking as it was sensational.
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The evening’s highlights would be incomplete without acknowledging the stellar support Rema received from his Mavin family.
Crayon, Magixx, Ladipoe, and other Mavin stars, alongside close industry friends like Shallipopi and Odumodublvck, brought their A-game to the stage, turning the concert into a star-studded affair that overflowed with talent and camaraderie.
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