Rema Makes New Statement About His Place in African Music
Rema isn’t waiting for history to crown him. He’s writing it in real time. During a recent press appearance in Benin City, the 24-year-old Afrobeats sensation made a bold declaration.
“I’m not just riding the wave, I am the wave. I am the future of Afrobeats.” With signature confidence, the Mavin Records and Jonzing World star spoke candidly about his creative journey. He has looked into the genre’s global evolution and his vision for the future.
It’s hard to argue with him. With the breakout single “Dumebi,” Rema has built the sonic realm that belongs to him. He has mated the sounds of trap and Afro-rave and absolutely infectious melodies into an ultramodern space. Hence hits such as “Bounce” and “Calm Down” have further ingrained him in history. In this way making his one of the new architects of the international explosion of Afrobeats in recent times.
“Afrobeats is evolving,” Rema said. “I came into the game with a unique sound and vision. Now the world is moving to that sound. That tells me I’m not just part of the movement—I’m leading it.”
Hence, while acknowledging the legacy of icons like Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido, Rema insists the new generation is rewriting the rulebook. “We respect the legends. They laid bricks. But this new era? It’s more global, more versatile, more expressive,” he added. “I’m here to shape that future.”
Rema and His Vision of Afrobeats Music
So, that vision was on full display during his recent homecoming concert in Benin City. A triumphant, sold-out event that brought his meteoric rise full circle. It wasn’t just about the music.
Hence, it was a cultural moment, one that earned him a private audience with the revered Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II. The royal court bestowed upon Rema the symbolic keys to the city. The gesture endowed him with a status that placed him not only as a local celebrity but as a global ambassador for Benin’s rich heritage.
And with this, he teased the next projects that will further blur genre boundaries. Thus, he hinted at global collaborations and a potential world tour. But beyond the accolades and ambition, his mission is deeply personal.
“My goal is not only to dominate charts but also to be a cultural force,” he said. “I want every young boy from Benin City, from the trenches, to know it’s possible. “Afrobeats is not temporary. It is forever; and I am only getting started.”
So, with a lot of youth, vision, and an undeniable sense of purpose behind him. Rema’s claim the future of Afrobeats feels less like a boast and more like a prophecy.
