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Rema to make Coachella debut in 2025
Afrobeats sensation Rema is set for his Coachella debut in 2025, joining other African stars as the genre continues to conquer global stages.
Nigerian Afrobeats star Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, will perform at the prestigious Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival for the first time in 2025.
The singer, alongside Afrobeat pioneer Seun Kuti, Ghanaian artiste Amaarae, and South African sensation Tyla, will represent Africa on the global stage.
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Coachella, often dubbed the world’s biggest music and arts festival, takes place annually in California, USA, drawing over 125,000 attendees.
This marks a significant milestone for Rema, whose career continues to ascend with record-breaking achievements.
Rema’s global hit, Calm Down Remix featuring Selena Gomez, recently made history as the first Afrobeats song to hit 1 billion views on YouTube.
The song also became the fastest African track to achieve the milestone, reaching it in just two years. Additionally, the original version has garnered over 619 million views on the platform.
The track has set multiple records, including becoming the first African song to surpass 1 billion on-demand streams in the United States and the first African song to hit 1 billion streams on Spotify.
Recognised by the Guinness World Records, Calm Down earned acclaim as the first number-one track on the world’s inaugural regional streaming chart, MENA.
Rema’s inclusion in Coachella’s 2025 lineup follows in the footsteps of Nigerian icons like Seun Kuti, who debuted at the festival in 2012, and artists such as Burna Boy, Mr. Eazi, Ckay, and Tems, who have graced the stage in subsequent years.
This announcement comes on the heels of Rema’s sold-out “Ravage Uprising” concert at London’s O2 Arena in November 2023, a testament to the growing global influence of Afrobeats.
Fans can expect a spectacular showcase of African music at Coachella, as the genre continues to dominate the world stage.
Nigerian superstars Wizkid and Davido win at the NAACP Image Awards, celebrating their global impact on contemporary and international music
Nigerian music icons Wizkid and Davido have once again made history, securing prestigious wins at the NAACP Image Awards.
The annual awards, organised by the U.S.-based National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), celebrate excellence in film, television, theatre, music, and literature.
Wizkid, popularly known for his hit song *Morayo*, clinched the award for **Best Contemporary Duo or Group** for his single *Piece of My Heart*, featuring Brent Faiyaz.
The song, part of his record-breaking sixth album *Morayo*, set a new milestone by achieving the highest opening-day streams of any song on Spotify Nigeria.
Afrobeats superstar Davido was also recognised, winning **Best International Song** for his collaboration on Chris Brown’s *HMM*.
This marks his second NAACP win with Chris Brown, following their 2024 award for *Sensational*, which won **Best Contemporary Duo**.
The NAACP Image Awards honoured winners across 40 categories spanning Art and Motion Picture, Music, Podcasts, Books, Shortform, and Television.
Nigerian actress Omoni Oboli reveals she has never considered ending her marriage despite early struggles, offering advice to young couples
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has revealed that she has never considered leaving her husband, Nnamdi Oboli, despite challenges in their marriage.
The couple, who tied the knot on 28 October 2000, recently appeared on an episode of *Pulse Fun Facts*, where they took turns answering intimate questions in the spirit of Valentine’s Day.
During the conversation, Nnamdi asked his wife, *“Have you ever had an ‘I’m done’ moment in our relationship, and how did you handle it?”* Without hesitation, Omoni responded, *“No, I’ve never.”*
However, the 46-year-old actress admitted that she has sometimes questioned getting married at a young age. *“I’ve had moments where I was like, ‘Why did I get married so early?’ but never ‘I’m done.’ Ever,”* she shared.
The couple reminisced about their early years together, revealing that frequent arguments characterised the start of their marriage. *“When we first got married, we quarrelled every single day. We quarrelled a lot. We quarrelled so much,”* Omoni recalled.
She attributed these misunderstandings to their lack of courtship before marriage, saying, *“It’s because we didn’t date. That’s what people don’t realise. We didn’t date. So, that first month, we were really just getting to know each other well.”*
Nnamdi playfully added, *“You thought it was a scam anyway.”* To which Omoni, laughing, replied, *“I was like, ‘You scammed me.’”*
Reflecting on their journey, Nnamdi offered some advice to young couples. He emphasised that marriage requires effort and responsibility. *“Marriage is a responsibility. You don’t go into a marriage expecting it to happen to you. You are not the third party in your marriage.
You are the relationship. It’s between two people; you have to make it work,”* he advised.
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