Star artiste, Rema, has reacted to rumours that he is a member of the Illuminati .
The Illuminati is a name given to several groups, both real and fictitious. Historically, the name usually refers to the Bavarian Illuminati, an Enlightenment-era secret society founded on 1 May 1776 in the Electorate of Bavaria. The society’s stated goals were to oppose superstition, obscurantism, religious influence over public life, and abuses of state power..
According to Wikipedia, however, “Illuminati” has been used when referring to various organisations which are alleged to be a continuation of the original Bavarian Illuminati (though these links have not been substantiated). These organisations have often been accused of conspiring to control world affairs, by masterminding events and planting agents in governments and corporations, in order to gain political power, influence and to establish a New World Order. Central to some of the more widely known and elaborate conspiracy theories, the Illuminati are depicted as lurking in the shadows and pulling the strings and levers of power. This view of the Illuminati has found its way into popular culture, appearing in dozens of novels, films, television shows, comics, video games and music videos.
Based on his dress pattern and rise in the industry, some have argued that Rema could be connected to the group.
But in an interview with Rolling Stone, he described the allegation as false.
According to him, it is part of the ‘random stories’ people peddle against him online.
Rema explains: “Random stories have been made up about me being Illuminati, worshipping the devil, and drinking blood. I definitely lose some fans who just believe anything they see,” he said.
On a more personal note, Rema opened up about the sentimental value behind the pendants he wears.
“It was just a dark moment that changed my life, so I always wear this chain—mostly because I never want to forget. While any craziness or any fantastic sht is happening, I always remind myself, ‘Know the struggles you came from,’ because, for real, people be forgetting”, he said.
