Rema performed at a historic event that sold out the O2 Arena on November 14, 2023 and it is one of the highlights of this week for the entertainment industry as a whole. The young champ is having the time of his life and he is handling the fame quite okay.
Rema had an incredible 2023 thanks to the success of his hit song “Calm Down,” which he celebrated with a historic sold-out performance at the renowned O2 Arena. Rema since gaining fame in 2019 has been working hard to prove himself, show his passion for the art and his love for his fans and supporters by sharing incredible dance hall music.
Some concertgoers have since expressed their disapproval of Rema’s historic performance because they felt that his wardrobe and stage accessories had sinister overtones.
Here is a link to watch the concert.
Wearing a scarlet mask and a flowing black robe, the Nigerian celebrity rode into the concert on a horse. Rema also made a second spectacular entrance, this time wearing crimson and black clothing and riding a massive Bat with red eyes to the stage.
His theatrical designs and wardrobe selections rekindled discussions about satanism in his creative interpretations. Rema has previously denied these accusations while affirming his Christian faith.
The 23-year-old, who is the youngest African to sell out an O2 show, shared the meaning of the horse and mask he utilized for his performance on his X (formerly Twitter) account.
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Rema claims that the inspiration behind his decision came from Edo culture, whose magnificent arts were taken by the British invaders in 1897 and are now kept locked away in the London Museum, far from Bini Kingdom, where they belong.
The mask is modeled after the famous Edo queen Queen Idia, while the horse he rode in on is a symbol of Edo art.
Since Rema has always included esoteric components in his images, some admirers who are familiar with his avant-garde style may not associate it with the dark arts. Still, a number of other fans and outsiders find it unsettling.
Rema had already been accused of practicing satanism before his O2 appearance. He has a chain that features a burning church. His jewelry selection caused a stir in the public and even prompted the Ethiopian Orthodox church to file a petition prohibiting them from touring the nation.
Rema has continuously displayed his avant-garde style since emerging into the mainstream in 2019, even though some of his branding and imagery choices are esoteric and may appear to certain admirers to be negative art.
