Afrobeats star Divine Ikubor a.k.a Rema said he has worked hard enough to be regarded as one of the best artists in the genre.
Speaking in an interview with Rolling Stone, the 24-year-old “Calm Down” singer addressed the backlash surrounding his previous statement, where he confidently declared himself one of Nigeria’s top four artistes.
Rema argued that his assertion is not born out of arrogance, but rather a genuine acknowledgment of his abilities and accomplishments.
He also emphasised the importance of unity within the Afrobeats community, distancing himself from Kendrick Lamar’s infamous diss line.
“So on ‘Heis’, I was talking a lot of s**t. It is not cocky. It is like what stops you from saying you’re the best? You can say it and stand your ground. It is even humble to say four;
“I didn’t pull down the two, I didn’t pull down the three. I just see myself as one of the greats, and it’s a problem. I’m not saying oh f**k everybody. It is different from what Kendrick said: ‘It’s just big me’. I really vouch for the unity of Afrobeats”, he said.
