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Rema reveals that the love he gets in India is crazier than in Nigeria
Afrobeats artist Rema has spoken about the incredible love he has received from his Indian fans and his historic tour across the country.
In a recent interview with GRM Daily, Rema shared his enthusiasm for the unprecedented positive reception he has received in India, compared to his experiences back home in Nigeria.
Rema laughed when asked about the rumored $3 million performance fee for the Ambani wedding, saying, “Hehehe, that’s all I can say money-wise, but it was a great treatment. I love India, and India loves me too, and it’s just beautiful to see something that people trolled me for and criticized me for, and I’m benefiting from that.”
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Rema reflected on his career and the negative remarks he previously received about his sound. He spoke about how ignoring the negative feedback contributed to his success in India. “Imagine if I stopped and listened to the trolls; four years later, it paid and it paid big and more to come. It’s a huge territory, and I’m actually the first person to tour India from the Afrobeats space, and it’s a huge deal. It’s not just about the wedding; it’s about the reception everywhere I go.”
Rema also highlighted the broader cultural impact of his visit, breaking through racial stereotypes with his music. “I remember when I was touring India, I don’t even know how they know, but when I go anywhere to eat or something, there is paparazzi everywhere. It’s crazier than the love in Nigeria, and over the years, I heard a lot about the racism, and I’ve spoken to black people in India. But to see the stereotype being taken away though music is beautiful.”