Nigerian singer Rema has criticised those who associate his sound with the Illuminati, stating that he works too hard to create art for people to do that, News About Nigeria reports.
The references to Satanism stemmed from the recent video teasers that the singer released in anticipation of his EP, scheduled to drop on Friday, October 27.
Rema’s silhouette was set against a red backdrop with wings, leading to widespread backlash from netizens who accused the singer of selling his soul to the devil.
In response to this backlash via his Instagram story on Wednesday evening, Rema said he has always been associated with bats since the start of his career.
He explained that the imagery is rooted in the key colours of his heritage and represents the creatures (bats) that fly in the evening in Benin City.
The singer encouraged fans and music lovers to Google his heritage and watch his interviews, as they would gain more clarity from there.
He also requested that Illuminati and Satanism references should be laid to rest, as he is too hardworking for his art to be associated with diabolical things.
“Day 1 ravers help educate the new ravers that I been on this bat shit for a long time,” he said.
“Y’all would have so much clarity if you easily Google where I’m from, what the key colours of my heritage are. What flies in the skies of Benin every evening etc.
“As I evolve my execution will evolve unapologetically. Pls, know your artist. It’s why I do interviews.
“And that Illuminati talk is trash. I work too hard to create art for you guys to give the glory to some diabolical shit. Dead it now. Jesus is king,” he wrote.
