Afrobeats superstar Rema has opened up about his journey from facing relentless online mockery to conquering global stages, with his historic India tour standing as a defining moment in his career.
Speaking candidly, he revealed how early detractors fueled his determination, emphasizing how close he came to letting negativity derail his dreams.
He shared: “It’s incredible to see something people once ridiculed me for now becoming my greatest strength. What if I’d given up? What if I’d listened to the noise and quit?
“Fast forward four years, and here we are—breaking barriers. To my knowledge, I’m the first Afrobeats artist to tour India directly from Africa. That’s monumental.
“And it’s bigger than one performance—it’s about opening doors. The Ambani wedding was just the beginning; this is about Afrobeats finding a home in India’s rich musical landscape.”
Once doubted for his unconventional style, Rema has silenced critics by pioneering new frontiers, possibly becoming the first Afrobeats act to headline a full tour across India.
Beyond the glitz of celebrity weddings, his tour signals a deeper cultural exchange, marking Afrobeats’ growing influence in one of the world’s most vibrant music markets.