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Rema’s latest magazine feature unveils deeper artistic journey
Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema has once again taken the global spotlight, gracing the cover of Dazed Magazine for the second time.
The award-winning artist, celebrated for his genre-blending sound and creative vision, appears on the fourth cover of the Dazed newgen issue.
In the feature, he offers a deeper look into the inspirations behind his music, exploring his artistic process and the ancestral influences that shape his sound.
Rema also opens up about his symbolic connection to bats, seeing them as a reflection of his distinct artistic identity.
His return to Dazed Magazine as a cover star further cements his
BTS image of Gabriel Moses photographing Rema for the Dazed cover (2025). pic.twitter.com/95qwLHZ6PQ
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#BehindTheScenes footage of Rema (@heisrema) during his cover photoshoot for Dazed Magazine. 🔥
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The Afrobeats star recently addressed a misleading tweet by Album Talks, which suggested that he criticized fellow Afrobeats artists for not embracing their heritage. The tweet misquoted his interview with Dazed, sparking unnecessary controversy.
Rema swiftly responded, clarifying that his remarks were solely about being one of the few mainstream artists from Benin City, Nigeria—not a critique of the industry.
He directly refuted the misrepresentation by quoting the tweet and stating, “In context of being one of the very few mainstream Artists from Benin. Stop the 🧢.