“See wetin Shallipopi don cause” – Fans call out ‘Elon Musk’ hitmaker over new video of Rema smoking

For many celebrities, smoking is an extension of their brand identity. It can be a deliberate choice to cultivate a certain image that aligns with their artistic persona or public narrative. Afrobeats titans like Davido, Wizkid, and Burna have all exploited this habit to fuel their bad-boy mystique, but Rema has long been the exception - until his recent capitulation. Despite his initial defiance, including a public rebuff of Shallipopi's offer to smoke, Rema has finally surrendered to the vice, caught red-handed puffing away with smoke enveloping him like a shroud. This shocking about-face has ignited a firestorm among fans, who wasted no time pointing fingers at Shallipopi, accusing him of leading the Mavin star down this smoky path.


The global music sensation, Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, has set the internet ablaze with a jaw-dropping revelation of a rarely-seen habit.

In recent years, smoking has seemingly become a cultural hallmark among Nigerian musicians, particularly the industry’s heavyweights such as Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Olamide, and others.

However, Rema stands out from this stereotype, both online and in his music videos, is hardly seen smoking.

Despite being offered a puff by the buzzing rapper Shallipopi during their recent hangout in a viral video, Rema held his ground and declined the smoke.

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In a shocking turn of events, a recent clip emerged revealing the ‘Calm Down’ hitmaker indulging in smoking, with the thick smoke enveloping the air around him.

Emerging from his sleek vehicle with an air of undeniable swagger, he stepped into the scene amidst the pulsating beats of Ayra Starr’s latest anthem, “Bad Vibes,” featuring Seyi Vibez, echoing from the speakers.

Engaging in brief pleasantry with an acquaintance, he resumed his indulgence in thick plumes of smoke, a gesture that left his fans utterly captivated and intrigued by his enigmatic presence.

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Many found themselves playfully calling out Shallipopi for what they perceived as his influence on Rema’s eventual foray into smoking, while others couldn’t resist dropping a barrage of both stunning and teasing remarks on the Mavin star’s latest habit, igniting a flurry of curiosity and amusement among fans and observers.

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