- Afrobeats sensational singer Rema has been announced as the first-ever headliner of Japan’s Afro Jam festival
- The festival is scheduled to be held in 2025 alongside Jason Derulo and Shenseea
- Netizens congratulate the Afrobeats star for his recent feat
Nigerian singer and songwriter Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, is set to headline Japan’s first-ever Afrobeats festival, Afro-Jam, in 2025.
The singer known for similar feats makes history again as the headlining act for Japan’s inaugural Afrobeats event at the 10,000-capacity Okinawa Arena.
He will headline Afrobeats' biggest festival alongside Jason Derulo and Shenseea, and other artistes will be announced later.
On Wednesday, December 11, 49th Street shared the news of Rema’s scheduled performance for the upcoming festival via an X (formerly Twitter) post.
“Rema is set to headline the FIRST EVER Afrobeats Festival, Afro Jam, in Japan next year,” It posted.
The groundbreaking feat captures Rema’s growth and prominence as an Afrobeats ambassador, especially across Asia.
The singer, known for his top hits like Calm Down and Ozeba, is gearing expectations for fans, who are looking forward to the event.
Rema’s three-day performance is scheduled to be held from July 18 to July 20, 2025.
Netizens congratulate Rema
TheRadar curated a few below:
@CollinsGr8 said, “This is nice,”
@Zee_xjoel said, “Biggest afrobeat artist right now,”
@FreshBT said, “Our Nigerian Global Superstar. Afrobeats to the world,”
@29rocketboy commented, “No more big 3, there’s now a big 4 and Rema is not the 4th,”
@Ajokejnr said, “Biggest Afrobeats has ever seen,”
@SonofLucy asked, “Na to de plan Japan trip now o cos what??? Will be mad,”
@ShakaEmzyman said, “This boy is breaking barriers waaaayyy too much. That top four isn't enough. Top three would have to be reshaped and someone would have to give way,”
@the1straver said, “Going places where others can’t dream about,”
Tems to become first female headliner at 2025 Afro Nation festival
Meanwhile, TheRadar reported that Grammy-winning Nigerian artiste Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, emerged as the first female African act who will headline the upcoming Afro Nation music festival in Portugal.
The famous annual three-day music festival will be held from July 9 to July 11, 2025. It also sees Nigerian superstar Burna Boy as one of the headliners of the upcoming event.
