Afrobeat musician Rema, real name Divine Ikubor, has opened up about what inspired him to make music.
The Nigerian singer, speaking in an interview with Capital Xtral London, said poverty and his mother’s plight prompted him to become a professional musician.
He said his mother’s inability to afford transport fares affected her daily business.
“I was tired of my mum trekking every day; she didn’t even have money for transport to use a bus or bike. So I had to take it to the next level ASAP,” he said.
“The moment I made money, I got her a car ASAP. We went for dinner; then I gave her that car. A lot of boys would go for their own cars first but I was still trekking, but I had to get a car for my mum first.
“She’s a great mum. She’s the reason I’m successful. Her prayers. She’s really proud of me.”