Nigerian afrobeats sensation Rema has finally addressed the widespread reports that he received a whopping $3 million to perform at the high-profile wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in India.
In a recent interview with GRM, Rema confirmed the payment, stating, “Hehehe. That’s what I can say, to be honest. Money-wise, but overall, it was a great treatment. It was beautiful.”
Rema expressed his love for India and its people, who have embraced his music. He noted that his performance at the wedding was just one aspect of his successful tour in India, where he was received with immense enthusiasm.
The artiste reflected on the criticism he faced earlier in his career, saying, “Imagine if I stopped. Imagine if I actually listened to the trolls online and switched up my sound.” He emphasized that his perseverance has paid off, with his unique sound now being celebrated globally.
Rema highlighted the significance of his achievement, stating, “I’m actually the first afrobeats artiste to tour India. I’m even probably the first African… But it’s a huge deal. It’s not just about the wedding. It’s about the reception everywhere I go.”
