- Nigerian Afrobeats artist Rema, also known as Divine Ikubor, shared his pre-show rituals.
- In an interview with Dazed during Milan Fashion Week, he discussed his routine before performances.
- Rema’s rituals include drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes, and praying.
Nigerian Afrobeats artiste, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has revealed his pre-show rituals.
In an interview with Dazed on the sidelines of Milan Fashion Week, where he walked the runway for Diesel, Rema explained that he drinks alcohol, smokes cigarettes, and prays before performing.
He also mentioned that he carries out sound-checks with his team to ensure everything is in place for a successful performance.
“A little Tequila, a little cigarette, pray, tap in with the team and make sure everything is on cue,” he stated when asked about his pre-show rituals.
Rema added that performing is more stressful than walking on the runway, stressing that “performing has a lot to do with your breathwork and you have to keep the crowd going.”
Regarding the music inspiring him lately, Rema said, “I have been listening to a lot of Sudanese cultural live music.”
He also admitted that smoking cigarettes is his “biggest vice.”
In other news… A man has allegedly set his wife’s shop, valued at about ₦6 million, on fire following a breakdown in their marriage, sparking outrage and fresh conversations about domestic conflict and economic abuse.
According to reports, the incident came after a series of unresolved issues between the couple, including allegations of infidelity. The woman was said to have confronted her husband over repeated acts of unfaithfulness and later expressed her intention to leave the marriage, a decision that reportedly escalated tensions in the home.
Sources claimed the shop, which served as the woman’s primary means of livelihood, was opened for her by the husband during the course of their marriage. However, as disagreements intensified, the business allegedly became a focal point of conflict between them.
The man was said to have accused his wife of cheating, an allegation those close to the situation described as retaliatory following her decision to walk away from the union. Shortly after the dispute, the shop was reportedly set ablaze, destroying goods and equipment estimated to be worth millions of naira.
Although no injuries were reported, the financial loss was described as significant, particularly in light of the current economic climate. The incident has generated widespread condemnation, with many observers describing the alleged act as a form of economic sabotage and domestic abuse.
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