Renowned singer Divine Ikubor, widely known as Rema, has expressed his concern that several of his peers are imitating his branding and musical style.

Without directly naming individuals, the singer, who recently received 6 nominations at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, accused some fellow artists of appropriating his distinctive styles as their own.

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the artist behind 'Calm Down' revealed that despite not receiving due credit from those who are emulating his style, he views it as "flattering" that others are drawing inspiration from his work.

Rema also disclosed that his ultimate goal has always been to instigate change within the Afrobeats music scene.

“I’ve been on the road for 4 years back-to-back; dropping bangers, hopping on stages. It has helped my growth non-stop.

“In as much as vacation is needed, I just don’t like to feel idle. I have so much plans for evolving this [afrobeats] sound. I’ve always been that guy who just want to change the guy and change how the game is perceived. From sound to shows, to branding.

“Even though some artists will not give me credit, I know how many people [artists] have copied my moves and I am flattered by it,” he said.

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