Rema has said he’s not an arrogant person.
This comes after he included himself in the list of Afrobeats’ greatest artistes.
He spoke in a recent interview with Rolling Stones.
The ‘Calm Down’ hitmaker clarified his previous statement about Nigeria’s top four artistes, which included himself.
The 24-year-old emphasized that his confidence is not arrogance, but rather a reflection of his hard work and dedication to his craft.
He also questioned why it’s a problem for him to declare himself the best, citing that it’s even humble to acknowledge the existence of other greats.
Referencing Kendrick Lamar’s famous diss line, Rema distinguished his intentions, stating that he advocates for the unity of Afrobeats, rather than seeking to tear others down.
“So on ‘Heis’, I was talking a lot of s**t. It is not cocky. It is like what stops you from saying you’re the best? You can say it and stand your ground. It is even humble to say four,” he said.
“I didn’t pull down the two, I didn’t pull down the three. I just see myself as one of the greats, and it’s a problem. I’m not saying oh f**k everybody. It is different from what Kendrick said: ‘It’s just big me’. I really vouch for the unity of Afrobeats.”
