Nigerian singer and songwriter Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, received a grand welcome upon his arrival in Benin City for his much-anticipated homecoming concert scheduled for Friday, August 30th.
A video capturing his arrival has been making the rounds online, showcasing the moment when the singer’s plane touched down at Benin Airport, where he was greeted by a crowd of enthusiastic fans.
The video shows indigenous people dressed in traditional Edo attire dancing with joy and chanting as they approached the ‘Calm Down’ crooner with bouquets of flowers. Rema, visibly touched by the warm reception, expressed his gratitude to the fans and community members.
The homecoming concert, set to take place at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, has been the talk of the town for weeks, with fans eagerly anticipating the chance to see their hometown hero perform live. The announcement of his album ‘HEIS’ homecoming show also featured the notable appearance of the Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, adding to the event’s significance.
Rema, who has been on a global tour, is known for his electrifying stage presence and hit-filled performances. His return to his hometown has sparked a wave of reactions online, with social media users sharing their excitement and thoughts on the special event.
Watch the video below:
Some reactions are shown below:
@TheFOCworld said, “Prince of afrobeat 🔥👌🏽”.
@chizzi_vincents said, “Which kind flower wey dem dey give Benin man like this? Man suppose collect cow o”.
@EspNaya said, “Touch down benin boy gen gen gen”.
@chizzi_vincents said, “Which kind flower wey dem dey give Benin man like this? Man suppose collect cow o”.
@JAdibuah said, “My Remy boy.”
