Reigning afrobeats act, Rema, has expressed surprise at his popularity in India.
This is as he confirmed receiving $3m for his performance at the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in the populous country.
“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,” he enthused in an interview with GRM.
He expressed his love for India and its people, highlighting the significant reception he received during his tour.
He noted that he’s likely the first afrobeats artist and possibly the first African artist to tour India, emphasising the magnitude of his achievement.
He said: “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 up my sound.
“Four years later, it paid and still paying and more to come. India is a huge territory. I’m actually the first afrobeats artiste to tour India. I’m even probably the first African if I’m not wrong, but if I’m mistaking, please, forgive me. But it’s a huge deal.”
