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Rema announces his international superstar status with O2 Arena concert
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Watch Rema’s full performance at the O2 Arena show.
Rema celebrated a remarkable 2023 with a groundbreaking concert at the O2 Arena. In a year marked by unparalleled global success for an African artist, the Nigerian music sensation achieved a sold-out event at the iconic venue, solidifying his place among the international ascension of Nigerian superstars.
On November 14, 2023, Rema made history with a performance that showcased his journey from the Nigerian mainstream in 2019 to the O2 Arena stage. Known for pushing the creative boundaries of Afrobeats, Rema’s distinct talent propelled him to this storied platform.
The sold-out concert, named ‘RAVAGE UPRISING,’ captivated over 40,000 viewers on YouTube. Riding onto the O2 stage on a red and black horse, symbolizing his brand colors, Rema appeared as a supreme figure, adorned in a flowing black cape and a mask inspired by the legendary Benin Queen, Idia. His cultural heritage accompanied him, embodying a figure armed with immense talent, ready to conquer all.
H I M 🦇 #RemaO2Live #RemaO2RavageUprising pic.twitter.com/IA06Va6bf7
— MAVIN (@MAVINRECORDS) November 14, 2023
With an energetic stage presence, Rema, backed by a live band, opened the concert with ‘DND,’ a chest-thumping track from his recent ‘RAVAGE‘ EP. The lively atmosphere set the tone for a party that lasted over two hours.
Performing R&B hits like ‘Dirty‘ and ‘Ginger,’ Rema engaged the audience before delivering ‘Lady‘ to an enthusiastic crowd. Despite minor technical glitches, Rema commanded the stage, interacting with the 20,000 fans who came to witness his performance.
Addressing the audience before ‘Soundgasm,’ Rema declared the event the Rema Party, urging everyone to have fun.
His second appearance featured a futuristic warrior aesthetic, performing Trap versions of his catalogue, including early releases from ‘Rema EP‘ and ‘Bad Commando‘ EP, along with captivating Trap-leaning records like ‘Hov,’ ‘Are You There,’ ‘Addicted,’ and his verse from Jae5‘s ‘Dimension.’
Rema at the o2, by me.
Congratulations @heisrema ❤️💐 pic.twitter.com/IjeYBknUgP— Eddehjr (@VictorVeddart) November 15, 2023
For the third and final round, Rema revisited his hit songs, starting with ‘Troublemaker‘ and ‘Holiday.’ The Mavin Records crew joined him for ‘Won Da Mo,’ and Crayon and Ayra Starr performed their collaboration ‘Ngozi.’ Ayra delivered a stunning rendition of ‘Rush,’ creating an electric atmosphere.
Rema brought the energy with his ‘Calm Down‘ freestyle, engaging the audience with back-to-back hits like ‘Woman,’ ‘Booty Bounce,’ and ‘Charm.’ The concert reached its peak as Rema closed with a rendition of his global hit single ‘Calm Down,’ with the entire O2 Arena singing along.
Despite minor glitches, Rema’s O2 Arena concert marked a special moment for the 23-year-old superstar, joining the ranks of Nigerian artists like Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Asake who have sold out the venue. It solidified Rema’s international superstar status and his commitment to elevating Nigerian music to new heights.