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Rema Confirms $3 Million Payday for Indian Wedding Performance

Story Highlights
  • Rema confirms receiving $3 million for performing at Anant Ambani's wedding in India
  • He expresses love for India and its people, citing a massive reception during his tour
  • Rema notes he's likely the first Afrobeat artist and possibly African artist to tour India, calling it a "huge deal"

Nigerian music sensation, Rema, has finally addressed reports of his lucrative performance at the high-profile wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in India. In an exclusive interview with GRM, Rema confirmed receiving a staggering $3 million for his performance, stating, “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 deep affection for India and its people, highlighting the overwhelming reception he received during his tour. He noted that he is likely the first Afrobeat artist and possibly the first African artist to tour India, emphasizing the significance of his achievement.

“I love India. India loves me, too. And it’s just beautiful to see something that people trolled me for, and criticized me for. And now, I’m benefiting from that,” Rema said. “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.”

Rema further emphasized the magnitude of his reception in India, stating, “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.”

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