Rema reveals the one thing about fame that still makes him feel guilty
Nigerian singer Rema has opened up about the difficult balance between maintaining security as a major artiste and remaining accessible to fans who simply want to meet or take a picture with him. The “Calm Down” hitmaker said he sometimes feels guilty when his security personnel push fans away, because he remembers being in the […]
Nigerian singer Rema has expressed guilt over the one thing that still makes fame feel difficult for him - maintaining security while remaining accessible to fans. The "Calm Down" artiste explained how he sometimes feels bad when his security pushes fans away, remembering his own experience as an upcoming musician who looked up to established musicians.
He recounted an encounter with Patoranking, who took a picture with him despite being sweaty after a performance - a moment that meant a lot to Rema then, as it showed his progress in his career. The experience has stayed with him and remains his favorite photo. Rema also lamented the restrictions that come with celebrity life, saying artists often have to compensate for their inability to freely interact with people by giving out money.
He expressed feeling guilty about this, wishing he could walk out in his own country without security restrictions. Despite the challenges, Rema believes it's still possible for artists to connect with people and enjoy normalcy while maintaining the security required by their status.
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