“I’m not arrogant, just confident” – Rema

Nigerian Afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor popuarly known as Rema, has set the record straight regarding his self-confidence, insisting that it should not be mistaken for arrogance.

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The Calm Down crooner addressed the controversy surrounding his recent claim of being among Afrobeats‘ greatest artistes.

During an interview with Rolling Stone, Rema explained that his belief in his own greatness stems from years of hard work and dedication.

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He questioned why people take issue with him acknowledging his success, stating that confidence should not be viewed as a negative trait.

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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,” he said.

The 24-year-old singer also referenced rapper Kendrick Lamar’s recent diss track, pointing out that, unlike Lamar’s “It’s just big me” statement, he was not trying to diminish others but rather advocating for unity in the Afrobeats industry.

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“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.’ I really vouch for the unity of Afrobeats,” Rema added.

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