Nigerian Afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor popuarly often known as Rema, has set the file straight concerning his self-confidence, insisting that it shouldn’t be mistaken for conceitedness.
The Calm Down crooner addressed the controversy surrounding his current declare of being amongst Afrobeats‘ biggest artistes.
Throughout an interview with Rolling Stone, Rema defined that his perception in his personal greatness stems from years of arduous work and dedication.
He questioned why folks take challenge with him acknowledging his success, stating that confidence shouldn’t be seen as a damaging trait.
“So on Heis, I used to be speaking a variety of s**t. It’s not cocky. It’s like, what stops you from saying you’re the very best? You may say it and stand your floor. It’s even humble to say 4,” he stated.
The 24-year-old singer additionally referenced rapper Kendrick Lamar’s current diss monitor, mentioning that, not like Lamar’s “It’s simply huge me” assertion, he was not attempting to decrease others however reasonably advocating for unity within the Afrobeats trade.
“I didn’t pull down the 2, I didn’t pull down the three. I simply see myself as one of many greats, and it’s an issue. I’m not saying ‘oh f**okay all people.’ I actually vouch for the unity of Afrobeats,” Rema added.
