- Rema stated that approaching the music industry as a 19-year-old was challenging as people expected him to grow up so quickly.
- Rema revealed that he had to keep his life and everything about him private because he was in a dark place.
Nigerian artist Rema shared his experiences in the music industry at the listening party for his new album.
The singer released his second studio album, titled “HEIS,” on July 11th.
At the event in Lagos, Rema opened up about the struggles he faced while navigating his career in music.
He explained that dealing with the pressures of fame led him to keep his personal life private as he worked through difficult times.
Rema expressed that he has simply been learning and evolving as an artist, despite some criticism about his growth and changes since entering the industry at a young age.
He emphasized the importance of being allowed to make mistakes and grow at his own pace, without the added burden of unrealistic expectations.
In reaction, one Peng said: “Make he return to that dark place because this learned Rema no work ooo”
Youngdreem said: “Na so em take advice Industry Machine ooo😂”
Deeway said: “Make he go warm eba abeg”
Ayomite of lasu said: “And rema took Don Jazzy as a father, and that man listened to is ablum and did not tell him the truth”
Ademolazay said: “Omoh na Igbo dey clear rema brain oo e don wise 😂😂”
Balenciaga Poppy said: “Billionaire still Dey enter dark place? I go like Dey that kind dark place as long as money Dey”
Rema also offered his thoughts on the Nigerian music industry.
During the listening party for his sophomore album, ‘He Is,’ in Lagos, he expressed his belief that the music industry is home to a lot of people who are not real in their actions and intentions.
Rema explained that this perception inspired one of the songs on the album, ‘Now I Know.’