Rema, one of Nigeria’s most inventive musicians, has released a new single titled “Hehehe” on July 8, 2024. This comes after he mentioned the song on social media a week ago.
The cheerful song demonstrates Rema’s confidence and talent. In it, he confirms his status as a key actor in the music industry.
“Hehehe” comes after Rema’s recent smash “Benin Boys,” a collaboration with Shallipopi that broke Spotify Nigeria’s record for the most listens on its first day.
The new song’s approach reflects Rema’s recent stylistic transformation, which began with his 2023 EP ‘Ravage’. The arrangement is vibrant, containing elements of rock music and hyper-pop, such as quick beats and loud percussion.
Rema’s new social media posts, which include black clothes and images, represent the edgy style he has developed in recent years.
“Hehehe” is most likely a sneak peek into Rema’s upcoming project. Rumors claim that he may release an EP in the following weeks, which has piqued his followers’ interest.
In other news, Seun Kuti, the notorious Afrobeat artist, recently talked about commanding the Egypt 80 band, which he inherited from his father, Fela Kuti.
In an interview with City 105.1 FM, the Grammy-nominated performer emphasized his delight in leading the band, claiming it is Africa’s most successful. He believes that African media and award organizations have disregarded his music.
Seun wishes to gain more exposure so that African music can be showcased globally. He stated:
“I won’t stop speaking my mind because I’m no longer afraid of anything you’re going to do. What are you going to do? You’re not going to play my videos? Are you not already doing this? So what are you going to do?”
He added: “Even when I got nominated for the Grammys, no award organization in the whole of Africa nominated my band in any category, knowing fully well that no matter what anybody says about me, I, Seun, am the frontman for Africa’s most successful band. 54 albums. By the time I drop my next album, it will be 55 albums.”
Seun highlighted the band’s significance:
“The band that I lead is an African musical institution. If we knew what we were doing in Africa, it would go without saying that this band should be given some kind of national recognition to keep them in the forefront of the psyche of African people all over the world, to know that Africans can achieve institutions like this. But well, that is for an African who knows what he’s doing.”