Afrobeats sensation, Divine Ikubor, also known as Rema, paid a long-awaited visit to his hometown, Benin City, for the first time in six years.

A trending video, spotted by WITHIN NIGERIA, captured the Mavin artist mingling with a cadre of homegrown entertainers from his state, among them being Shallipopi and the esteemed aide of singer Davido, Israel DMW.

The footage captured the group of men walking down the plane aisle, with the DND hitmaker positioned at the forefront, actively engaging in taking pictures with the people around him.

In yet another captivating clip, Rema was honored with an esteemed reception by a spirited cultural dance troupe upon his arrival at the airport, showcasing a warm and jubilant welcome.

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Rema catapulted to fame with the breakthrough release of his 2019 hit track “Dumebi.” Prior to that milestone, he had already inked a deal with D’Prince’s renowned record label, Jonzing World, and had affiliations with the illustrious Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records.

His 2022 smash hit single, “Calm Down,” received a sizzling remix featuring American pop sensation Selena Gomez, propelling it to an impressive third position on the coveted Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The track dominated the United States Afrobeats Songs chart for an unprecedented 58 consecutive weeks, solidifying Rema’s status as a global sensation.

Since establishing roots in Lagos in 2018, the singer is finally making a triumphant return to his native soil for the first time in 2024, marking a significant milestone in his journey from local acclaim to international stardom.

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