Nigerian music sensation Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has made history as the first African artist to feature on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
Rolling Stone, a renowned American publication covering music, politics, and pop culture, announced Rema as the cover star for its April edition, celebrating his influence in pushing Afrobeats to the global stage.
Mavin Records acknowledged the milestone in an Instagram post: “Rave Lordé Rema, the Afrobeats Visionary, makes history as @Rollingstone USA’s First African Cover Star!”
To mark the achievement, Rema delivered a high-energy performance at the Rolling Stone concert, thrilling audiences with hits like Dumebi, Woman, and Calm Down.
This milestone further solidifies Rema’s status as a global trailblazer for African music, following his recent cover feature on Dazed Magazine.
Born in 2000 in Benin City, Rema rose to fame in 2019 after signing with Mavin Records. His influence has continued to elevate Afrobeats worldwide, with Calm Down, featuring Selena Gomez, becoming the most-streamed Afrobeats track in history and surpassing a billion Spotify streams.
The song also set records as the first African-led track to dominate international charts, earning Rema a Guinness World Record. Additionally, he became the first African artist to perform at the prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony in 2023.
