Nigerian music star Rema has shared details of the challenges he faced after rising to fame at a young age, revealing how he was exposed to harmful experiences early in his career.
The singer, who broke into the spotlight after signing with Mavin Records in 2019, said his sudden fame came with pressures he struggled to manage at the time.
Rema made the revelation in his new track Moviestar, a collaboration with French pianist Sofiane Pamart, where he reflected on moments he now describes as exploitative.
“Girls always give me drugs.
My happiness is zipped in their little purs… Friends always make me feel robbed….”
The 25-year-old suggested that many fans may not fully understand his personal struggles because of how early he found himself in the spotlight.
He also pointed to the demands that came with his record deal, indicating that expectations to perform and deliver often overshadowed his wellbeing.
Rema’s comments highlight the hidden pressures young artists face in the industry, especially when success comes quickly and support systems are limited.
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