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The Afro-rave King has reminded his fans worldwide why he would have never made it as a footballer.
Afrobeats megastar Divine Ikubor, famously known as Rema, has undoubtedly carved his name in Nigerian music history as one of the most successful artists of the digital age.
With chart-topping hits like “Calm Down”, “Dumebi”, and “Charm” under his belt, the 23-year-old singer has amassed a legion of fans worldwide.
However, Rema recently found himself in a rather unexpected spotlight when a video surfaced online showcasing his prowess, or lack thereof, on the football field.
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19:49 - 10.01.2024
AFCON 2023 Playlist: Burna Boy, Rema, and Davido headline list of Top 10 must-have songs
As you gear up for AFCON 2023, let these Afrobeat anthems be the soundtrack to your celebrations.
In the company of the crown prince of Benin Kingdom and a group of friends, Rema, the first and only Nigerian to ever perform at the Ballon d’Or Awards, decided to showcase his footballing skills.
Little did he know, this would turn into a moment of comedy rather than glory.
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16:28 - 06.11.2023
Proud to be Nigerian- Ex-Juventus star praises Rema for making fans go crazy
Rema made headlines recently after he performed at the Ballon d’Or award ceremony in France last week.
Rema‘s awful penalty miss sparks reaction from fans
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In the clip which has since gone viral, Rema stepped up to take a penalty kick, aiming to impress with his set-piece abilities.
However, what ensued was a moment of sheer comedy as Rema spectacularly missed the target, sending the ball soaring wide of the goalpost.
The video of this blunder quickly went viral, capturing the attention of social media users far and wide.
Reactions poured in from fans on platforms like X (formerly known as Twitter), with many expressing their amusement at Rema's unexpected misstep on the football pitch.
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One user jokingly remarked, “Ain’t no way bro can’t ball,” while another wrote, “he no good.”
Despite the playful banter, it's evident that Rema's fans still hold him in high regard.
While Rema may have missed the mark on the football field this time, his ability to captivate audiences with his music remains undisputed.
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20:17 - 02.11.2023
Rema: Afrobeats star joins elite list of ambassadors for Michael Jordan's signature brand
Rema officially announced he is an ambassador for the Jordan brand, joining an exclusive list of the most marketable Nigerian musicians in 2023.
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14:13 - 31.10.2023
Rema, Davido, Burna Boy and 5 other Nigerian music stars who have performed at Sporting events across the world
Rema made history as the first Nigerian musician to perform at the Ballon d'Or Awards ceremony, presented by France Football.
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18:18 - 30.10.2023
Bigger than Owe b Owe — Reactions as Nigeria's Rema teams up with Chelsea icon Drogba at the Ballon d'Or
Music and football meet as Nigeria's Rema and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba linked up at the Ballon d'Or.
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