Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The Nigerian singer-songwriter and rapper Rema (aka Divine Ikubor) hit the world stage in his late teens with ...

Singer, Rema’s hit single, Calm Down, is currently leading afrobeat singles in the latest issue of the UK official Singles Top 100, at NO 16. In its eighth week on the chart, Calm Down moved from NO ...

On Monday night, Rema, the Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, achieved a historic milestone as he graced the esteemed Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris, France. Amidst a gathering of both present-day and ...

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 14: Rema performs at The O2 Arena on November 14, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage) It was the ultimate jam of 2023 worldwide. From viral TikTok ...

Nigerian Afrobeat sensation, Rema, has made history with his second cover feature on renowned international publication, Dazed Magazine. This milestone solidifies Rema’s position as a global music ...

Nigeria is revolutionizing the global music scene with Afrobeats, a genre that’s not only captivating audiences worldwide but also redefining the country’s image. Artists such as Davido, Burna Boy, ...

The duo of Burna Boy and Rema have won the inaugural Afrobeat categories at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards held on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Burna Boy won the Top Afrobeats Artiste, while Rema’s ...

Award-winning Afrobeat singer Rema, whose real name is Divine Ikubor, has come under fire for disrespecting Afrobeat giants Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid during a performance at his sold-out concert ...

Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Rema, has sparked dating rumours with American singer Justine Skye after celebrating her birthday as seen in a video that surfaced online. The speculation surrounding the ...

Reggae and dancehall were among the dominant musical genres in Nigeria at the turn of the century. But right now, afrobeat has effectively taken over the music industry. Because of how popular ...