Famous Nigerian singer, Rema, has finally reacted to viral reports that he was paid a whopping $3 million for performing at Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani’s son, Anant Ambani, and daughter of pharma tycoons, Viren and Shaila Merchant, Radhika Merchant.
Rema made headlines after performing at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding on July 12 at the Jio World Centre in Bandra Kurla Centre (BKC) in Mumbai.
A report by the Hindustan Times said Rema was paid $3 million to perform his global hit song ‘Calm Down’ at the event.
In an interview with GRM, Rema when asked if he was paid the said amount stated, “Hehehe. That’s what I can say, to be honest. Money-wise, but overall, it was a great treatment. It was beautiful”.
Rema expressed his love for India and its people, highlighting the significant reception he received during his tour.
He noted that he’s likely the first Afrobeat artiste and possibly the first African artiste to tour India, emphasising the magnitude of his achievement.
“I love India. India loves me, too. And it’s just beautiful to see something that people trolled me for, and criticised me for. And now, I’m benefiting from that.
“Imagine if I stopped. Imagine if I listened to the trolls online and switched up my sound. “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 mistaken, please, forgive me. But it’s a huge deal.
“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.”
Source:onuaonline.com