‘Calm Down’ singer Rema brings Afrobeats to Mumbai with his "Rema Party"
Updated On: 14 May, 2023 08:32 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Mumbaikars witnessed the best of Afrobeats music on May 13 at NSCI Dome in Worli as the 23-year-old Nigerian music sensation sang and danced to some of his most popular songs from his first EP ‘Rema’ and debut album ‘Rave & Rose’ but left the best for the last with `Calm Down`. The performance was not only witnessed by Indians but also by Africans and Nigerians, who brought along with them groovy steps that left everybody in awe
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Mumbaikars witnessed the best of Afrobeats music on May 13 at NSCI Dome in Worli as the 23-year-old Nigerian music sensation sang and danced to some of his most popular songs from his first EP ‘Rema’ and debut album ‘Rave & Rose’ but left the best for the last with `Calm Down`. The performance was not only witnessed by Indians but also by Africans and Nigerians, who brought along with them groovy steps that left everybody in awe
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While the night started early, the crowd kept pouring in and as expected, it was a jam-packed arena. People of all ages were warmed up with performances by different Indian artists including Celina Sharma and Nikita Gandhi. Photo Courtesy: Nascimento Pinto
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After an interesting mix from their Indian line-up including tsumyoki, it wasn’t long before the DJ with Rema brought on some of the most popular Afrobeats tunes playing in African clubs right now including Rush by Ayra Starr and Spyro and Tiwa Sacage’s Who Is Your Guy?, among others. Photo Courtesy: Nascimento Pinto
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After a much-anticipated performance in Delhi on May 12, Rema even engaged with the audience by asking the classical ‘Kasa Kai Mumbai’ and didn’t stop till he got up the steps for his performance. A level higher than other artists, he made the performance his own, and even said it wasn’t a “concert” but a “Rema Party” and everybody should just have the best time of their lives. Photo Courtesy: Nascimento Pinto
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Halfway through the performance, Rema was also joined by Nora Fatehi on stage as she danced with him to ‘Nach Meri Rani’. If the audience was already pumped for his performance, this familiarity made them happier as they brought out the best of their dance steps, and were even accompanied by Africans in the crowd, who were grooving to the music. Photo Courtesy: Nascimento Pinto
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It may have been his first ever concert in India but Rema has already won the hearts of many with his `Afrorave` music within the Afrobeats genre. It was a party in the truest sense as everybody was on their feet and dancing to his peppy tracks right till the last beat. Photo Courtesy: Nascimento Pinto
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