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Drake Brings Out Rema for Surprise Performance at Wireless Festival 2025
Global hip-hop heavyweight Drake pulled off one of the most unforgettable moments of Wireless Festival 2025 on Sunday night, July 13, by bringing out Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema as a surprise guest during his headline performance.
The crowd at London’s Finsbury Park erupted in excitement as Drake paused mid-set to introduce “one of the most important voices coming out of Africa right now.” Seconds later, Rema emerged on stage to deafening applause, marking a defining moment for Afrobeats on one of the world’s biggest music stages.
The Benin-born superstar wasted no time before diving into a thrilling performance of his latest single, “Is It a Crime,” igniting even more energy from the already electrified audience.
Drake brings out Rema at Wireless Fest! 🦉🦇 pic.twitter.com/HoQgfLVuxL
— MAVIN (@MavinRecords) July 13, 2025
This unexpected collaboration between the Canadian rap icon and the Nigerian trailblazer was hailed online as one of the festival’s highlights, further solidifying Rema’s place as a global force in contemporary music.
Rema’s appearance not only thrilled fans but also the growing mainstream embrace of Afrobeats across international stages, with Nigerian stars now becoming central features in major global events.
As Wireless 2025 wrapped up, Drake and Rema’s powerful link-up stood out as a cultural moment, showcasing the unstoppable wave of African music breaking boundaries across the globe.
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