Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema, has addressed online rumors linking him to the Illuminati.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, the Mavin Records singer dismissed the allegations as baseless, noting that such claims had negatively affected his fan base, with some fans believing them.
“Random stories have been made up about me being Illuminati, worshiping the devil, and drinking blood. I definitely lose some fans that just believe anything they see,” he said.
Rema also revealed that the accessories he wears are a tribute to his late father and brother, serving as a reminder of his humble beginnings.
“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 fantastic stuff is happening, I always remind myself, ‘Know the struggles you came from,’ because, for real, people be forgetting,” he said.
Rema recently became the first Nigerian artist to feature on the cover of Rolling Stone’s Future of Music Magazine. He captivated audiences with electrifying performances of his hit singles, including “Calm Down”, “Dumebi“, and “Woman“.
Later this year, Rema will embark on the HEIS tour, headlining shows across North America and Europe. He is also set to make a grand return to London’s O2 Arena, which he sold out in 2024.
Additionally, reports indicate that Rema will make two stops in Japan, headlining a concert at the 10,000-capacity Okinawa Arena on July 20, followed by a performance at Mushashino Hall a week later.
