Rema breaks silence on his rumored $3 million performance fee at Indian wedding

Popular Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Rema has addressed the swirling rumors about his reportedly $3 million performance fee at the lavish wedding of Anant Ambani, the son of Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, the daughter of prominent pharma tycoons Viren and Shaila Merchant.

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Rema’s performance at the high-profile event, held on July 12 at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai, captured widespread media attention.

According to reports by Hindustan Times, the singer was allegedly paid $3 million to perform on his hit song ” Calm Down” at the grand celebration.

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In a recent interview with GRM, Rema was asked to confirm the figures reported.

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“Is it true you got paid $3million for Ambani’s Wedding in India?,” the Interviewer asked.

In response, Rema replied:

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“Hehehe. That’s what I can say, to be honest. Money-wise, but overall, it was a great treatment. It was beautiful.”

“I love India. India loves me, too. And it’s just beautiful to see something that people trolled me for, criticised me for. And now, I’m benefiting from that.

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“Imagine if I stopped. Imagine if I actually listened to the trolls online and switched up my sound.

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“Four years later, it paid and still paying and more to come. India is a huge territory. I’m actually the first afrobeats artiste to tour India. I’m even probably the first African if I’m not wrong, but if I’m mistaking, please, forgive me. But it’s a huge deal.

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“It’s not just about the wedding. It’s about the reception everywhere I go. I remember when I was touring India, I didn’t even know how they knew. When I go anywhere just to eat, it’s just paparazzi. It’s crazier than the love in Nigeria.”

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