“A little Tequila, a little cigarette“ – Rema Reveals Pre-Show Rituals
Gossip • 4d ago
Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema, born Divine Ikubor, has shared details about his pre-show routine.
In an interview with Dazed on the sidelines of Milan Fashion Week — where he walked the runway for Diesel — the singer revealed that he drinks alcohol, smokes cigarettes, and prays before going on stage.
When asked about his ritual before performances, Rema responded: “A little Tequila, a little cigarette, pray, tap in with the team and make sure everything is on cue.”
He explained that beyond his personal routine, he also conducts sound-checks with his team to ensure everything is properly set for a smooth performance.
The Calm Down hitmaker noted that performing on stage is more demanding than walking the runway, emphasising the physical and mental effort required. “Performing has a lot t...