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Omah Lay and Rema are set to co-headline the DOUR festival.
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Nigerian artists Rema and Omah Lay are set to take center stage as headliners for the 2024 Dour Festival. Notably, the festival is expanding its musical horizons by introducing Afrobeats to its diverse lineup.
The Dour Festival, an annual music event held in the municipality of Dour, Belgium, has evolved since its inception in 1988, boasting an attendance of around 225,000 in 2015. The upcoming edition, commencing on July 17 and spanning five days until July 21, promises an even more extensive and enticing array of performances.
The event organizers have curated an impressive list of 50 new names to join the lineup, featuring global talents such as NSG, Justice, Skepta, SCH, The Blessed Madonna, and Four Tet. This eclectic mix of artists ensures a vibrant and dynamic experience for festivalgoers.
Omah Lay & Rema are set to co-headline the DOUR festival in Belgium 🇧🇪🦇💜 pic.twitter.com/zB9fIZqPku
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Despite not receiving a nomination at the 2024 Grammys, Rema is unwavering in his determination to bring home a Grammy in the future. The talented artist, during a visit to billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu’s Lagos mansion, expressed his commitment to securing a Grammy win at the next edition.
In a remarkable achievement, Rema received five nominations at the 2024 iHeart Radio Awards. His song ‘Calm Down,‘ featuring Selena Gomez, earned nods in categories including Song of the Year, Best African Music Act, Best New Artist (Pop), Best Collaboration, and Pop Song of the Year.
During an exclusive interview with Beat FM on January 17, 2024, renowned singer Omah Lay highlighted a significant shift in the Afrobeat scene. Omah Lay confidently stated that the familiar sound associated with Afrobeat would undergo substantial changes in 2024 and the coming years. He revealed that he is already contributing to this evolution with a fresh sound, offering a glimpse of it in his latest hit single, ‘Holy Ghost.’