Afrobeats sensation Rema has revealed that the hardships faced by his family, particularly his mother’s struggles with poverty, drove him to pursue a music career. In an interview with Capital Xtra London, Rema shared how his mother’s daily challenges, including the inability to afford transportation, motivated him to work hard and succeed.
“I was tired of my mum trekking every day; she didn’t even have money to transport a bus or bike. So I had to take it to the next level ASAP,” Rema said.
Determined to improve their situation, Rema prioritized buying a car for his mother as soon as he earned money. “The moment I made money, I got her a car ASAP. We went for dinner, then I gave her that car. A lot of boys would go for their cars first, but I was still trekking. I had to get a car for my mum first,” he explained.
Rema credits his mother’s prayers and support for his success, emphasizing, “She’s a great mum. She’s the reason I’m successful. Her prayers. She’s proud of me.”
Source: ghmediahub
