Afrobeats star Divine Ikubor a.k.a Rema, has admitted that he was paid $3m to perform at the wedding of Mukesh Ambani, son of India’s richest man.
Rema was one of the global music stars including Rihanna to grace the ceremony back in July. Asked during an interview with GRM to confirm the payment Rema said: ” That’s what I can say, to be honest. Money-wise, but overall, it was a great treatment.
“It was beautiful. I love India. India loves me, too. And it’s just beautiful to see something that people trolled me for, criticised me for. And now, I’m benefiting from that.
“Imagine if I stopped. Imagine if I actually listened to the trolls online and switched off my sound.
“Four years later, it paid and is still paying and more to come. India is a huge territory.
“I’m actually the first afrobeats artist to tour India. I’m probably even the first African if I’m not wrong, but if I’m mistaken, please, forgive me. But it’s a huge deal.
“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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