Ghana played a pivotal role in shaping the early career of Nigerian Afrobeat star Rema. The talented singer recently revealed that his first job experience was working at a beach bar in Ghana.
Rema, whose real name is Divine Ikubor, opened up about the challenges he faced growing up after the loss of his father and brother.
He shared, “At some point, things got hard, and I had to man up. My past life has the same effect on my present life.
I had to work hard because I lost my brother and I lost my dad, and I was the only one; things were left to me. I had to put things in place. So, I had to work hard; I did all sorts of things.”
During an interview on Capital Xtra, Rema mentioned that his first job was at a beach bar in Ghana. This experience played a significant role in shaping his work ethic and determination to succeed in the music industry.
Born on May 1, 2000, in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, Rema rose to fame with his hit track “Calm Down,” which features a remix with pop star Selena Gomez. His unique sound and style have garnered him global recognition and a dedicated fanbase.
Rema’s journey from working at a beach bar in Ghana to becoming an international music sensation is a true testament to his hard work and determination.
