April 07, (THEWILL) – Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, aka Rema, has opened up on the alleged beef with his senior colleague, David Adeleke, also known as Davido.
The singer, in a chat with Ebro on US-based radio station, HOT 97FM, said the rumour was the handiwork of fans.
In 2020, the Mavin Records signee was rumoured to have had a rift with Davido after he went on a Twitter spree.
Although he didn’t mention names, the singer hit out at people who labelled his music rubbish.
He also claimed some industry giants called him disrespectful for not alerting them before dropping songs.
In an apparent response to Rema, Davido said It’s unfair for the Marvin singer to assume people don’t believe in him.
“Actually not fair bro, cus people actually believe you, we’re humans too my guy,” Davido had Tweeted then.
Speaking on the matter in the interview, Rema said he has never had any altercation with any artiste.
“That was a rumour. From day one, I never had any problem with any artiste. I would say I have so much respect even for a lot of artistes. I look for no one’s trouble. I just want to make good music.
“I am an introvert. I stay indoors. I am not causing any trouble. I don’t want to fight.
“One thing about Afrobeats is that we’ve tried to promote peace among each other. Yeah, we have got our egos and our achievements. Everybody got their own money, paychecks.
“But, you know, one thing I noticed is that our unity has kept us going for a very long time. Even when the fans want to spark stuff up. They really are the ones that would have been starting this stuff,” he said.
The singer also frowned at musicians, who do not curb the excesses of their fans.
“One thing I actually respect is people who call on their fans when they see them moving mad. I do that.
“But, sometimes, I feel really bad when I don’t see my brothers doing the same because he feels like they’re enjoying the comparison.
“I feel like it’s somewhat disrespectful. This music success thing is a circle. You may be enjoying it because you are up. But when I get to the top and the fans want to retaliate, I won’t stop them.
“Wherever anybody finds themselves up or bottom, keep your fans as humble as you are,” he stated.
