Nigerian music phenomenon Rema packed out the O2 Arena when he made his debut on the legendary stage that has repeatedly commissioned the international ascent of Nigerian superstars, in a year in which he has achieved unparalleled success for an African artist.
In the landmark sold-out concert tagged ‘RAVAGE UPRISING’ streamed by over 40,000 people on YouTube Rema thrilled fans with a collection of his hit songs channeled through his energetic stage presence.
The 23-year-old superstar arrived on the O2 stage in grand style riding on the back of a horse painted red and black which are the colours that now drive his brand.
Wearing a flowing black cape and donning a mask fashioned after the iconic mask of Idia the legendary Benin Queen, Rema took along with him his cultural heritage as he appeared like as a supreme figure armed with a mighty talent to conquer all that stands in his way.
With the help of a live band, the superstar kicked off the event with a performance of the heart-pounding track “DND” from his recently released EP “RAVAGE.” The fast-paced song established the tone for the evening as Rema threw off the celebration in a lively manner that he would carry over for more than two hours.
Before playing “Lady,” he treated the enthusiastic crowd to renditions of his R&B-influenced songs “Dirty” and “Ginger.” The crowd was enthralled with Rema’s infectious energy.
Even with the first technological difficulties that caused brief feedback delays, Rema dominated the stage and engaged with the 20,000 spectators that attended his performance.
Before performing his hit single ‘Soundgasm’, Rema addressed the audience whom he encouraged to have fun as his show was the Rema Party and a concert as some might expected.
Rema emerged for the second round on the back of Bat with glowing red eyes while clothed in the regalia of a futuristic warrior in a choice of aesthetic that won’t help his claims of not being a Satanist or a member of the Illuminati.
He brought the show to a worthy end with a rendition of his global hit single ‘Calm Down’ as a filled-up O2 sang along with him.
