Nigerian Afrobeats artiste, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has revealed his pre-show rituals.
In an interview with Dazed on the sidelines of Milan Fashion Week, where he walked the runway for Diesel, Rema explained that he drinks alcohol, smokes cigarettes, and prays before performing.
He also mentioned that he carries out sound-checks with his team to ensure everything is in place for a successful performance.
“A little Tequila, a little cigarette, pray, tap in with the team and make sure everything is on cue,” he stated when asked about his pre-show rituals.
Rema added that performing is more stressful than walking on the runway, stressing that “performing has a lot to do with your breathwork and you have to keep the crowd going.”
Regarding the music inspiring him lately, Rema said, “I have been listening to a lot of Sudanese cultural live music.”