Posted by Samuel on Fri 20th Jun, 2025 - tori.ng
In an interview, he expressed gratitude for turning early criticism into motivation, noting how devastating it would have been to abandon his ambitions due to negativity.
Award-winning Afrobeats sensation Rema has reflected on his rise from enduring online criticism to attaining international stardom, highlighting his groundbreaking tour in India as a significant milestone.
In an interview, he expressed gratitude for turning early criticism into motivation, noting how devastating it would have been to abandon his ambitions due to negativity.
He said: “And it’s just beautiful to see something that people trolled me for, criticised me for. And, you know, I’m benefiting from that. It’s like, imagine if I stopped. Imagine if I actually listened to the trolls and was like, oh, I think I should switch it off.
“You know, imagine. And, like, what, four years later, it paid and it paid. And more to come. You know, because it’s a huge territory, right? And I’m actually the first person to actually tour India.
"You know, from the Afrobeats, basically. And I even came from Africa, if I’m not wrong, or if I’m mistaken, forgive me. But it’s a big, huge deal. And it’s not just about the wedding, it’s just about the reception”.
Four years after enduring skepticism about his unique sound, Rema has emerged as a trailblazer, potentially becoming the first Afrobeats artist to tour India.
The tour, which included a performance at the Ambani wedding, extends beyond a single event, reflecting a broader embrace of Afrobeats in India’s vast cultural market.