Afrobeats sensation Rema made a triumphant return to his hometown of Benin City, hosting a sold-out homecoming concert at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Friday, August 30.
The event, his first show in Nigeria, drew thousands of fans and brought the city to a standstill.
Rema, who had earlier received the blessings of the Oba of Benin, delivered an electrifying performance, dazzling the audience with his hit songs. Meanwhile, the highlight of the night included a surprise appearance by Mavin Record Label’s boss, Don Jazzy, who joined Rema on stage alongside Crayon and Shallipopi.
The moment Don Jazzy came on stage to perform Dorobucci with Rema in Benin ππ₯ pic.twitter.com/dHI6eu6Wkn
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Additionally, in a heartwarming moment, Rema gifted two lucky fans N2 million each for their portrait of him.
Rema sharing N2m each to fans like water at his concert. β₯οΈpic.twitter.com/6O4HQf2l9G
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However, the night took an unexpected turn when an overzealous fan climbed the stage while Rema was performing his hit song Ozeba. Rema showed his unusual side by kick-kicking the fan, adding a dramatic twist to the celebration.
Rema practicing his karate moves on a fan pic.twitter.com/u36wNaJbVk
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Despite the brief incident, Rema‘s homecoming concert was a resounding success. It solidifies his status as one of Nigeria’s leading music stars. Lastly, the event will be remembered for its unforgettable moments, spectacular performances, and Rema’s generosity to his fans.