Award-winning singer Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, has finally broken his silence on an allegation that he used “satanic/Illuminati” symbols while performing on stage at his headline concert at the 02 Arena in London.
The 23-year-old sold out the 20,000-capacity 02 Arena on Tuesday, joining Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, and Asake as the only Africans to sell out the world’s busiest music arena.
However, some fans who attended the show accused Rema of satanism on social media, saying he used “Illuminati” symbols.
As the accusation spiraled, Rema was forced to put out a brief statement to address the allegation and explain the concept behind his performance.
Reacting in a post via his X on Thursday, the Edo-born superstar explained that the artificial horse he rode on stage with was a replica of a Benin artefact, and the mask he wore was a replica of the famous Queen Idia mask.
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The artificial bat he rode on stage during his second appearance was said to be a homage to the bats that dot the Edo night sky.
Sharing a clip from his controversial concert, Rema wrote, “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! 🦇🇬🇧”.
