IF YOU NEVER EXISTED, I WOULD HAVE NEVERT EXISTED-REMA TELLS D'BANJ.

Nigerian singer, Rema, has praised D'banj for his contributions to Afrobeats' global recognition, especially in the UK, where D'banj's 2012 hit "Oliver Twist" became the first Nigerian song to enter the top 10 on the UK official chart. 

This achievement paved the way for other Afrobeats artists, including Rema, who expressed his gratitude during a sold-out concert at London's 02 Arena, acknowledging that without D'banj's crossover success, he would not have succeeded as an Afrobeats artist in the UK.

Rema specifically thanked D'banj for opening doors for Afrobeats artists in the UK, with the heartfelt tribute highlighting the respect and recognition the new generation of Nigerian artists have for pioneers like D'banj who paved the way for Afrobeats' global rise.

Rema's success in the UK can be attributed to the groundwork laid by D'banj and other pioneers. 

With hits like "Calm Down" and collaborations with international artists like Selena Gomez, Rema has become a global music star, breaking multiple records and winning awards, including the MTV Video Music Award for Best Afrobeats Video and the Billboard Music Award for Top Afrobeats Song.

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