Rema (musician) explained

Rema
Birth Name:Divine Ikubor
Birth Date:2000 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Works:Discography
Citizenship:Nigerian
Years Active:2019present
Awards:Full list
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Years Active:2017–present
Channel Direct Url:@heisrema
Channel Display Name:Rema
Subscribers:4.17 million
Views:1.630 billion
Stats Update:9 July 2024

Divine Ikubor (born 1 May 2000), known mononymously as Rema, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter. After gaining recognition after posting a viral freestyle on Instagram in 2018 to D'Prince's song "Gucci Gang", Rema began his professional music career in 2019 with the release of his debut single, "Dumebi".[1] He followed up with the extended plays Rema (2019) and Rema Freestyle (2019).

Rema's debut studio album, Rave & Roses, released in 2022, was met with commercial success, debuting at number 81 on the Billboard 200. It spawned the hit single "Calm Down" and its remix featuring Selena Gomez, peaking at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.[2] The song spent a record-breaking 58 weeks at number one on the U.S Bilboard Afrobeats Songs chart.[3] His fourth commercial EP, Ravage, was released in 2023. Rema’s second album, Heis, was released in 2024, supported by the lead single "Benin Boys" with Shallipopi.[4]

Early life

Divine Ikubor was born into a Christian family in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.[5] He discovered his passion for music during his secondary school days at Ighile Group of Schools in Edo State, where he began singing and rapping.[6] After losing his father and elder brother, Rema was raised by his mother, who played a significant role in shaping his life.[7]

Career

2019–2021: Career beginnings and record deals

Rema started his music career performing in churches with his collaborator Alpha P. in 2019. He gained recognition after posting a viral freestyle on Instagram to D'Prince's song "Gucci Gang". Impressed by his talent, D'Prince flew him to Lagos and offered him a record deal with Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records owned by music executive and producer Don Jazzy.[8] [9] In 2019, Rema released his self-titled debut EP Rema, which topped Apple Music's Nigerian charts.[10] [11] The music video for "Dumebi", a breakout song from the EP, was released on 21 May 2019, featuring a cameo appearance from Diana Eneje and has since gained 75 million views on YouTube.[12] Later that summer, another popular song from the EP was featured on former United States President Barack Obama's annual summer playlist.[6] In September 2020, Rema's songs were included on the FIFA 21 official soundtrack.[13] [14] In September 2021, he was unveiled as a brand ambassador for Pepsi, alongside his label mate Ayra Starr.[15]

Toya Delazy, a South African music producer and artist, originated the genre "Afrorave" in 2019, combining elements of garage, Zulu lyrics, and other African styles.[16] [17] In May 2021, Rema adopted the term "Afrorave" to describe his own music, which blends Afrobeats with Arabian and Indian influences. This distinct sound has resonated with fans, earning him a dedicated fanbase known as Ravers.[18] [19]

202223: Rave & Roses and Ravage EP

After releasing three EPs, Rema debuted his first album, Rave & Roses, on 25 March 2022, under Jonzing World.[20] The album features 16 tracks, including collaborations with 6lack, Chris Brown, AJ Tracey, and Yseult.[21] It charted 10 songs on the US Billboard Afrobeats Chart in its debut week.[22] The single "Calm Down" gained international recognition after a remix with Selena Gomez, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and breaking multiple records.[23] [24] [25] [26] Rema received various awards, including the MTV Video Music Award for Best Afrobeats Video and the Billboard Music Award for Top Afrobeats Song and many other awards.[27] [28] [29] On 7 November 2022, he was awarded for achieving 1 billion streams worldwide during his London concert.[30] In February 2023, he won the Digital Artist of the Year award at the Soundcity MVP Awards held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos.[31] In April 2023, he released Rave & Roses Ultra, which became the first African album to cross two billion streams on Spotify.[32] On 26 October 2023, Rema released the Ravage EP,[33] and on 30 October 2023, he performed at the Ballon d'Or ceremony held Theatre du Châtelet in Paris, France.[34]

Personal life

On 28 September 2020, Rema tweeted accusations against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding their involvement in the death of his father, Justice Ikubor, a former chieftain of the party.[35] [36] Although Rema gained admission to study at the University of Lagos in 2022, he was forced to leave the institution in 2023 due to the ongoing ASUU teaching union strike.[37] [38]

Impact

Rolling Stone said "Rema has undoubtedly and proudly become an emblem of Afrobeats global rise."[39] Writing for Business Day Anthony Udugba remarked Rema has "expanded the horizons" of African musical impact on the global stage.[40] The Guardian Nigeria opined "As the Afrobeats landscape continues to flourish, Rema’s success sets a high standard, showcasing the global appeal and dominance of Nigerian music on the international stage."[41] The Native stated "It’s impossible to erase the mark he has left on Afrobeats history."[42] Victor Okpala said "Rema’s sound has cemented his place as a true musical trailblazer."[43] Many critics have praised him for breaking barriers and inspiring other African music artists.[44] [45] [46]

Discography

See main article: Rema discography.

Studio albums

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominee/WorkResultRef
2019The HeadiesSong of the Year"Dumebi"Won[48]
Viewer's ChoiceHimself
Next Rated
City People Music AwardsMost Promising Act of the Year[49] [50]
Revelation of the Year
Best New Act of the Year
2020BET AwardsBest New International Act[51]
The Future Awards AfricaYoung Person of the Year[52] [53]
Music
MTV Europe Music AwardBest African Act[54]
2021MTV Africa Music AwardsBest Male[55]
The HeadiesHip Hop World Revelation of the Year[56]
Best Pop Single"Lady"
Net HonoursMost Played Pop Song"Woman"[57]
African Entertainment Awards USASong of the Year[58]
Edison AwardEdison Jazz/World – WorldRema Compilation[59]
Odeón Awards Best urban song"44"
[60]
Soundcity MVP AwardsDigital Artist of the YearHimself[61]
The HeadiesBest Male ArtistHimself[62]
African Artist of the Year
Digital Artist of the Year
Album of the Year"Rave and Roses"
Song of the Year"Calm Down"
MTV Video Music AwardsBest Afrobeats"Calm Down (Remix)"
[63]
Best Collaboration
Song of the Year
Best Afrobeats VideoNominated
AFRIMMACrossing Boundaries with Music AwardHimself[64]
Artist of the YearHimself
Trace AwardsSong of the Year"Calm Down (Remix)"
[65]
Best Global African ArtistHimself
Best Male ArtistHimself
BreakTudo AwardsInternational Rising ArtistHimself[66]
MTV Europe Music AwardsBest Afrobeats "Calm Down (Remix)"
Won
Best SongNominated
Billboard Music AwardsTop Afrobeats Song"Calm Down (Remix)" Won
Top Afrobeats Artist HimselfNominated
Top Collaboration "Calm Down (Remix)"
Nominated
Top Global 200 Song"Calm Down (Remix)" Nominated
iHeartRadio Music AwardsBest Music Video"Calm Down (Remix)" Nominated
2024Brit AwardsInternational Song of The Year"Calm Down (Remix)" Nominated
iHeartRadio Music AwardsBest Collaboration "Calm Down (Remix)" Won
Song of The YearNominated
Pop Song of The YearNominated
Best New Pop Artist HimselfNominated
Afrobeats Artist of The Year

Notes and References

  1. Bella. Naija . Rema caps off an Amazing Year with Features on Rolling Stone & Pitchfork’s Best Songs of 2019 Lists with 'Dumebi'. . 10 December 2019. 6 March 2024.
  2. Web site: tolsen . 2013-01-02 . Billboard Hot 100 . 2023-06-13 . Billboard . en-US . 25 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211125143214/https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/ . live .
  3. Web site: Anderson . Trevor . 2023-10-19 . Tyla’s ‘Water’ Hits No. 1 on U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart – Stopping the 58-Week Run of Rema & Selena Gomez’s ‘Calm Down’ . 2023-10-28 . Billboard . en-US . 28 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231028161613/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/tyla-water-number-one-us-afrobeats-songs-chart-1235448587/ . live .
  4. Web site: 2024-07-09 . Rema Announces Sophomore Album ‘HEIS’ . 2024-07-15 . Billboard.
  5. Web site: 2 May 2019 . Meet Rema, The Kid From Benin With The World At His Feet . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200818195822/https://thenativemag.com/featured/meet-rema-kid-benin-world-feet/ . 18 August 2020 . 28 September 2020 . The Native.
  6. Holmes . Charles . 15 May 2020 . How Rema Became Afrobeats' New Superhero . live . Rolling Stone . https://web.archive.org/web/20200622110210/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/rema-afrobeats-interview-994648/ . 22 June 2020 . 17 June 2020.
  7. Web site: 1 February 2020 . Is Rema dead?: Divine Ikubor aka Rema never die, na fake news dey fly upandan - Rema Manager . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211119212344/https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-51344198 . 19 November 2021 . 16 June 2020 . BBC News Pidgin.
  8. Web site: Pierre . Alphonse . Rema Is Leading the Next Generation of Nigerian Pop Afrobeats chart . Pitchfork . 17 June 2020 . 17 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200617050135/https://pitchfork.com/features/rising/rema-is-leading-the-next-generation-of-nigerian-pop-interview/ . live .
  9. Web site: Akindare . Okunola . 21 January 2020 . How D'Prince gave Mavin Records a new lease of life . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200121222200/http://thenet.ng/dprince-gave-mavin-records-new-lease-life/ . 21 January 2020 . 21 January 2020 . NET.
  10. Web site: Rema – EP by Rema. music.apple.com. 25 August 2019. 12 August 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190812151305/https://music.apple.com/ng/album/rema-ep/1455903943. live.
  11. Web site: Top 100: Nigeria. Apple Music. 25 August 2019. 25 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190625035128/https://music.apple.com/ng/playlist/top-100-nigeria/pl.2fc68f6d68004ae993dadfe99de83877. live.
  12. Web site: See the music video for Rema's "Dumebi" . The NATIVE . 20 August 2021 . 21 May 2019 . 20 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210820080609/https://thenativemag.com/see-music-video-remas-dumebi/ . live .
  13. Web site: FIFA 21 soundtrack: Artists, songs & music on new game, reveal date Goal.com. 28 March 2021. goal.com. 2 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210802070501/https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/fifa-21-soundtrack-artists-songs-music-on-new-game-reveal/1c2lncmenyypo1lk0gzzulefry. live.
  14. Web site: Fireboy, Rema feature on FIFA 21 official soundtracks. 15 February 2021. Punch Newspapers. 28 September 2020. 2 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210502215547/https://punchng.com/fireboy-rema-feature-on-fifa-21-official-soundtracks/. live.
  15. Web site: 2021-09-04 . Pepsi unveils new ambassadors Ayra Starr and Rema #ForTheLoveOfMusic . 2021-09-16 . Vanguard News . en-US.
  16. News: Zeeman . Kyle . TimesLIVE . 9 October 2019 . Toya Delazy is creating her own genre called Afro-rave, and she says it’s the future . Times Live . live . 31 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191009072656/https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2019-10-09-toya-delazy-is-creating-her-own-genre-called-afro-rave-and-she-says-its-the-future/ . 9 October 2019.
  17. News: Coetzee . Nikita . 3 August 2020 . How Toya Delazy carved out her own path and created a unique sound . . live . 3 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240102094851/https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/music/how-toya-delazy-carved-out-her-own-path-and-created-a-unique-sound-20200803-3 . 2 January 2024.
  18. News: My brand of music is 'Afrorave', says Rema. The Nation Newspaper. 22 May 2021. 22 July 2021. 22 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210722202954/https://thenationonlineng.net/my-brand-of-music-is-afrorave-says-rema/. live.
  19. Web site: Storm . Camille . 24 September 2019 . Rema is Nigerian pop's golden child . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20191229191930/http://www.thefader.com/2019/06/24/rema-dumebi-interview . 29 December 2019 . 21 January 2020 . The FADER.
  20. Web site: Kim . Michelle Hyun . 2022-03-18 . 17 Albums We Can't Wait to Hear This Spring . 2022-03-19 . Vulture . en-us . 20 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220320020022/https://www.vulture.com/2022/03/2022-music-release-calendar-most-anticipated-albums.html . live .
  21. Web site: FOL . 2022-03-22 . Rema reveals 'Rave and Roses' album tracklist – FindOutLyrics . 2022-03-22 . en-US . 18 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221218035000/https://findoutlyrics.com/rema-reveals-rave-and-roses-album-tracklist/ . live .
  22. Rema . 2022-04-06 . Billboard . en-US . 6 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220406161105/https://www.billboard.com/artist/rema/ . live .
  23. Web site: Rema – Calm Down. Top40-Charts.com. 14 July 2022. 16 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220816105956/https://top40-charts.com/song.php?sid=58391. live.
  24. Zemler . Emily . 2022-08-26 . Hear Selena Gomez Join Afrorave Artist Rema on Reworked Single 'Calm Down' . 2022-09-11 . Rolling Stone . en-US . 28 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220828021312/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/selena-gomez-rema-calm-down-1234582206/ . live .
  25. Selena Gomez – Chart History: The Hot 100. Billboard. 7 March 2023.
  26. Web site: Rema earns first Billboard Hot 100 entry with 'Calm Down' remix . 13 September 2022 . 3 October 2022 . 3 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221003121316/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/remas-calm-down-remix-featuring-selena-gomez-debuts-on-billboard-hot-100/rkf0f00 . live .
  27. Atkinson. Katie. Billboard Music Awards 2023 Winners: Full List. Billboard. 19 November 2023. 20 November 2023. 20 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231120054950/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2023-billboard-music-awards-bbmas-winners-list-1235491435/. live.
  28. Woerner . Meredith . Taylor Swift Wins Big at MTV VMAs, Plus Full List of Winners . Variety . 14 September 2023. 12 September 2023.
  29. Web site: 2023-01-31 . Rema's Calm Down sets YouTube record as Afrobeats continues global foray . 2023-02-21 . Music In Africa . en . 21 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230221115844/https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/remas-calm-down-sets-youtube-record-afrobeats-continues-global-foray . live .
  30. Web site: Oyetayo . Bamise . Watch Rema's Plaque Acceptance For 1 Billion Streams On "Rave & Roses" . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230512084410/https://notjustok.com/news/watch-remas-plaque-acceptance-for-1-billion-streams-on-rave-roses/ . 12 May 2023 . 12 May 2023 . notjustok.com.
  31. Web site: Burnaboy, Black Sherif, Win At The Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 (FULL WINNERS LIST). African Folder. 21 September 2022. 12 February 2023. 12 February 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230212153452/https://africanfolder.com/burnaboy-black-sherif-win-at-the-soundcity-mvp-awards-2023-full-winners-list/. live.
  32. Web site: (anonymous) . 1 December 2023 . Rema’s “Rave & Roses Ultra” Surpasses 2 Billion Spotify Streams . 9 June 2024 . Album Talks. en-GB.
  33. Web site: 2023-10-27 . Rema Releases New EP Ravage . 2023-11-03 . Pitchfork . en-US . 3 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231103111008/https://pitchfork.com/news/rema-releases-new-ep-ravage-listen/ . live .
  34. Web site: Etukudo . Itoro . 31 October 2023 . ‘I’m grateful for this opportunity’, Rema says after Ballon d’Or performance . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231102092811/https://www.icirnigeria.org/im-grateful-for-this-opportunity-rema-says-after-ballon-dor-performance/ . 2 November 2023 . 2023-11-02 . The International Centre for Investigative Reporting . en-GB.
  35. News: 28 September 2020. PDP must explain what happened to my father – Rema The Nation. 29 September 2020. The Nation Newspaper. 1 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001004905/https://thenationonlineng.net/pdp-must-explain-what-happened-to-my-father-rema/. live.
  36. Web site: 28 September 2020. Explain how my father died – Rema tells PDP. 15 February 2021. Daily Post Nigeria. 20 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210120080701/https://dailypost.ng/2020/09/28/explain-how-my-father-died-rema-tells-pdp/. live.
  37. Web site: 18 May 2022 . Rema: Biography, Age, Girlfriend, Education, Songs, and More . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221003112511/https://newswirengr.com/2022/05/18/rema-biography-age-girlfriend-education-songs-and-things-you-may-not-know/ . 3 October 2022 . 3 October 2022.
  38. News: I abandoned UNILAG admission because of ASUU strike – Rema . Vanguard . 17 March 2023 . 10 September 2023.
  39. Web site: The 40 Best Afropop Songs of 2023 . 26 December 2023 . 11 January 2024 . Rolling Stone.
  40. Web site: Udugba . Anthony . 8 November 2023 . How Rema became Nigeria’s biggest music act of 2023 . 8 January 2024 . Business day Ng.
  41. Web site: Kareem . Itunu Azeez . REMA’S R&R ALBUM IS AFROBEATS MOST STREAMED 2023 . 20 December 2023 . 8 January 2024 . The Guardian.
  42. Web site: Abimbolu . Debola . 22 March 2020 . HOW REMA HAS CHANGED THE AFROPOP GAME IN ONLY ONE YEAR . 8 January 2024 . The Native.
  43. Web site: 10 September 2023 . Rema’s hit single, ‘Calm Down,’ reaches 1bn streams on Spotify . 8 January 2024 . Punch.
  44. Web site: Acho . Affa . Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Emerges as Global Shazam Champion of 2023, Breaks Records Worldwide . December 2023 . 8 January 2024 . Leadership News.
  45. Web site: 15 September 2023 . Presidency congratulates Rema on MTV award, says music resonates with audiences worldwide . 11 January 2024 . Vanguard.
  46. Web site: Morgan . Maybelle . Rema brings the heat . 6 December 2023 . 11 January 2024 . GQ.
  47. Web site: Jide . Akin . 2024-07-10 . Rema Releases New Album Heis . live . 10 July 2024 . Np Sound . en-US.
  48. News: Full list of winners at Headies 2019 . The Nation Newspaper . 27 March 2022 . 21 October 2019 . 27 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220327105102/https://thenationonlineng.net/full-list-of-winners-at-headies-2019/ . live .
  49. Web site: #CPMA2020: Citypeople releases nominations for 2020 Music Awards . City People Magazine . 27 March 2022 . 30 November 2020 . 23 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211023193217/http://www.citypeopleonline.com/cpma2020-citypeople-releases-nominations-for-2020-music-awards/ . live .
  50. Web site: Winners Emerge @ City People Music Awards . City People Magazine . 27 March 2022 . 5 November 2019 . 25 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211125115151/http://www.citypeopleonline.com/winners-emerge-city-people-music-awards/ . live .
  51. Web site: Burna Boy wins 2020 BET award, Rema loses . P.M. News . 27 March 2022 . 27 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220127195953/https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/06/29/burna-boy-wins-2020-bet-award-rema-loses/ . live .
  52. Web site: Rema, Jemima Osunde, Mr. Macaroni, Odunayo Eweniyi, others make The Future Awards Africa nominees list... all nominees are under the age of 28 . The Future Awards Africa . 27 March 2022 . 8 November 2020 . 24 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220524033315/https://awards.yafri.ca/rema-jemima-osunde-mr-macaroni-odunayo-eweniyi-others-make-the-future-awards-africa-nominees-list-all-nominees-are-under-the-age-of-28/ . live .
  53. Web site: TFAA 2020 Winners Profile . The Future Awards Africa . 27 March 2022 . 1 December 2020 . 27 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220327105447/https://awards.yafri.ca/tfaa-2020-winners-profile/ . live .
  54. Web site: Burna Boy, Rema Clinch 2020 MTV EMA Nominations For Best African Act . The Guardian Nigeria News . 27 March 2022 . 7 October 2020 . 10 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201010051955/https://guardian.ng/life/burna-boy-rema-clinch-2020-mtv-ema-nominations-for-best-african-act/ . live .
  55. Web site: See the Full List of 2021 #MTVMAMA Nominees including Tems, Omah Lay and Rema! . BellaNaija . 27 March 2022 . 9 December 2020 . 28 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211028172951/https://www.bellanaija.com/2020/12/mtv-africa-music-awards-nominee/ . live .
  56. Web site: Live Update: All The Winners At The Headies 2020 . The Guardian Nigeria News . 27 March 2022 . 21 February 2021 . 5 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211205085441/https://guardian.ng/life/all-the-winners-at-the-headies-2020/ . live .
  57. Web site: Net Honours – The Class of 2021. live. 21 July 2021. Nigerian Entertainment Today. 21 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210621172630/https://thenet.ng/net-honours-class-of-2021/.
  58. Web site: African Entertainment Awards USA 2021 . African Entertainment Awards USA . 2 November 2021 . 1 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211101190613/http://vote.aeausa.net/ . live .
  59. Web site: 2021 . Edison Jazz/World . 27 March 2022 . en . 28 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220628141156/https://www.edisons.nl/jazz/edities/2021/ . live .
  60. Web site: Ganadores 2022 – Premios Odeón. es. Odeón Awards. 29 March 2022. 31 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220331171410/https://www.premiosodeon.com/ganadores-2022. live.
  61. Web site: Burnaboy, Black Sherif, Win At The Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 (FULL WINNERS LIST). African Folder. 21 September 2022. 12 February 2023. 12 February 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230212153452/https://africanfolder.com/burnaboy-black-sherif-win-at-the-soundcity-mvp-awards-2023-full-winners-list/. live.
  62. Web site: Nosa . Oke-Hortons . 2023-07-12 . Headies2023: Wizkid, Portable missing, Davido, Asake dominates, full list trends . 2023-07-14 . Legit.ng - Nigeria news. . en . 14 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230714170928/https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/music/1543829-headies-2023-awards-portable-wizkid-misses-asake-burna-rema-dominates-full-list-nominees-trends/ . live .
  63. Web site: Curto . Justin . 2023-09-12 . Here Are the 2023 VMA Winners . 2023-09-13 . Vulture . en-us . 12 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230912215313/https://www.vulture.com/2023/09/2023-mtv-vma-winners-full-list.html . live .
  64. Web site: Nosa . Oke-Hortons . 2023-07-12 . AFRIMMA2023: Music Davido, Tiwa Savage, Rema, Ayra Starr Honoured at 10th AFRIMMA Awards . 2023-09-19 . 27 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230927012408/https://www.bellanaija.com/2023/09/10th-afrimma-awards-winners-list/ . live .
  65. Web site: Nosa . Oke-Hortons . 2023-07-12 . Rema & Davido Are Top Winners at 2023 Trace Awards, Celebrating African Music (Full Winners List) . 24 October 2023 . 24 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231024203700/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2023-trace-awards-full-winners-list-rema-davido-burna-boy-1235451182/ . live .
  66. Web site: 2023-08-24 . BreakTudo Awards 2023: Indicados . 2023-08-28 . BreakTudo Awards . pt-BR . 26 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230826090621/https://www.breaktudoawards.com/breaktudo-awards-2023-indicados/ . live .