Rema not open to fatherhood outside wedlock
By Tosin Brown
Nigerian singer Rema has revealed that he is not open to having children out of wedlock.
He made this known in a recent interview with Rolling Stone magazine, where he became the first Black African artist to appear on its cover.
“I feel like there’s a need for us [family] to grow bigger and become a whole empire if we can. I also don’t want to wait for it to become a mistake before deciding to be a father. I’m very particular, and I don’t really be hoeing around,” he said.
Rema also spoke about his relationship with fellow artists Ayra Starr and South African singer Tyla.
“Ayra’s family, for sure. Tyla’s family. We’re good friends because I’ve been friends with Tyla even before everything.”
Meanwhile, American singer and actress Selena Gomez has expressed admiration for Rema.
In a chat with Rolling Stone, Gomez said she is “completely impressed” with him as an artist.
“I am completely impressed with Rema as an artist. I believe the future for him is truly limitless in terms of what he can achieve. I was a fan of the song [‘Calm Down’] even before I jumped onto the remix. What really stands out for me is how the song continued to grow even a year after its initial release,” she said.
