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Rema addresses public, explains the mask belong to his ancestors

Popular Nigerian musician, Divine Ikubor, popularly called Rema has addressed “demonic” mask allegations, calling it a remake of the bronzes of his ancestors. The young artist has been dragged after his show at the 02 arena in London where some fans accused him of being a member of the Illuminati. A well-informed fan from Benin City has defended Rema, claiming the mask was that of Queen Idia, a National hero of the Benin Kingdom. Today, Rema has come out to clear the air and address the controversy surrounding the mask he wore for his entrance at the 02. Rema’s entrance at the 02 Arena that has caused quite a stir online. According to him, it is a remake of the bronze of his ancestors, some of which are still present in the London museum. In doing so, Rema believes he has redefined Edo state and put it on the global map. In his words; “RAVAGE UPRISING/ My Ancestors bronzes sit in the museum of this very city so I remade mine. Hence, Edo is redefined, the map reshaped, your minds awakened & the mask reborn. Thank you London! 🦇🇬🇧” See post below: RAVAGE UPRISING/ My Ancestors bronzes sit in the museum of this very city so I remade mine. Hence, Edo is redefined, the map reshaped, your minds awakened & the mask reborn. Thank you London! 🦇🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/2JF0cGHGdu — REMA (@heisrema) November 16, 2023

Benin fan of Rema defends singer, explains history behind “demonic” mask

A Benin fan of Nigerian singer Rema has defended the controversial “demonic” mask worn by the singer during his 02 Arena performance. Rema, who broke the record for being the youngest Nigerian artist to close down the prestigious venue, created a stir with some bizarre imagery he used during the show. Following the event, some internet users linked the Calm Down star to the Illuminati secret society due to the strange activities that went on on the stage. One of the most talked-about aspects of Rema’s show was the demonic-looking facial mask he wore when he made a grand entrance on a sculptured horse.

Rema, Nigerian artist. Source: Google Despite the various claims linking Rema to demonic activities, netizens in his hometown of Benin, Edo State, have taken to social media to defend him. They revealed that the mask Rema wore on the show was inspired by Queen Idia, a hero in the Benin Kingdom. On X, formerly Twitter, an account with the handle Edocentric_ wrote: “Queen Idia Mask/REMA isn’t demonic; as a matter of fact, she is a national hero to Nigeria and the Benin Kingdom. She lived in the 15th century. She was the first Edo woman to go to war. She defeated a giant for a son to become king She was the first queen mother in Benin.” Queen idia mask/REMA isn’t demonic as a matter of fact she is a national hero to Nigerian & the benin kingdom She lived in the 15th century She was the first edo woman to go to war She defeated a giant for a son to become king She was the first queen mother in benin his pic.twitter.com/6xyZrLW7gb — Clinton (@EDOCENTRIC_) November 15, 2023

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Davido covers face with mask as he heads to Qatar (Video)

Nigerian afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, has been captured on his way to Qatar for his performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Recall that, on Thursday, it was announced by a Chinese businessman, Stephen Hung, that the singer confirmed he will be performing at the closing event scheduled for December 18, 2022.

He wrote:
“So happy my bro #davido confirmed he will be performing at the World Cup Qatar closing ceremony. Can’t wait to see him there.”
This will be the singer’s first stage performance since the unfortunate passing of his son, Ifeanyi Adeleke on October 31, 2022.
Watch the video below:

covers DAVIDO FACE heads mask Qatar Video