Dremo, the Nigerian rapper whose real name is Aboriomoh Femi Raymond, has spoken on his perceived lack of recognition in the music industry. In a recent interview with Echo Room, he expressed frustration, saying he feels undervalued despite his contributions to music. He described his career journey as an underdog story, one he has come to accept. Dremo pointed to the general preference for Afrobeats and pop music in Nigeria as a major reason rap artists like him struggle for mainstream acclaim. "I feel like I am so underrated. People don't know what I can do in the studio. But it is okay, I like the underdog story. I feel like I am so underrated. Dem no rate me at all," he said.
Dremo calling himself underrated while repeating the same line twice in one quote shows how perception and presentation can diverge. His claim that Nigerians don't rate rap holds weight, yet his own delivery lacks the innovation needed to shift public attention. If even his supporters find it hard to distinguish his recent work, no amount of acclaim will bridge that gap. Recognition in music rarely follows complaints — it follows impact.
