Afrobeats sensation Rema has been bestowed a prestigious royal plaque by the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, in recognition of his excellent contributions to selling Edo State and the traditional Benin Kingdom globally.
The award was offered to Rema throughout his go to to the Oba of Benin’s palace forward of his homecoming live performance at Ogbe Stadium.
Additionally, this royal honor follows Rema’s participation within the groundbreaking ceremony for the Edo Enviornment on Wednesday. Right here, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki introduced that the 6,000-capacity venue could be named ‘Rema Dome’. That is in recognition of the artist’s important affect on selling Edo State.
In the meantime, Rema, who hails from Benin Metropolis, has persistently celebrated his Edo roots by way of his music. Moreover, he has been instrumental in selling the cultural legacy of the traditional Benin Kingdom on each nationwide and worldwide levels.
Additionally, his newest hit single, Benin Boys, that includes fellow Edo-born artist Shallipopi, pays tribute to his hometown. So, it asserts his deservingness of royal recognition from the Oba.
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