Nigerian Afrobeats star Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has addressed reports of an alleged confrontation involving him and fellow Nigerian music star Davido.
Rema spoke about the speculation during an interview with American radio personalities Ebro Darden and Laura Stylez, dismissing the suggestion that he has a history of problems with other artistes.
The singer’s comments come amid renewed social media discussions about the relationship between him and Davido, with fans and followers attempting to determine what may have happened between the two stars.
Rema addresses Davido fight rumours
During the interview, he was asked about the alleged incident involving Davido.
Rather than confirming a dispute, the “Calm Down” hitmaker pushed back against the idea that he has ongoing issues with other artistes.
He said he has never had problems with artistes, offering a brief response to the speculation surrounding his relationship with Davido.
His comments have since attracted attention online, particularly among Nigerian music fans who have followed the various discussions surrounding the two Afrobeats stars.
The latest remarks provide Rema’s own response to the speculation, although they do not establish the details of any alleged confrontation.
What sparked the speculation?
Rumours about tension between Rema and Davido have circulated online, with social media users discussing their interactions and attempting to interpret comments and incidents involving the two musicians.
As is often the case with celebrity stories, social media discussions have generated different interpretations of events that have not necessarily been independently verified.
Rema’s latest interview therefore provides an opportunity for the singer to address the subject directly rather than leaving fans to rely entirely on online speculation.
His response was notably brief, with the singer rejecting the suggestion that he has problems with other artistes.
Rema and Davido’s place in Afrobeats
Both Rema and Davido are major names in Nigeria’s global Afrobeats movement, although they belong to different generations of the country’s music industry.
Davido, born David Adeleke, became one of Africa’s biggest music stars after breaking into the mainstream with songs such as “Dami Duro” and later achieving international success with records including “Fall,” “If” and “Unavailable.”
Rema, born Divine Ikubor, emerged as one of the leading younger voices in Afrobeats after his breakthrough with songs such as “Dumebi.”
His international profile expanded significantly following the success of “Calm Down,” particularly after the remix featuring Selena Gomez became a global hit.
The two artistes have therefore attracted considerable attention whenever their names appear together in connection with an alleged disagreement.
Fans react to Rema’s response
His comments have sparked fresh reactions among music fans, with some welcoming his clarification while others continue to debate what may have happened between him and Davido.
The singer’s statement is significant because it comes directly from him, rather than from social media accounts or third-party commentary.
However, his response does not provide a detailed account of the alleged incident or confirm that a physical altercation occurred.
For now, the reported dispute remains the subject of online discussion, while Rema’s publicly stated position is that he has never had problems with artistes.
Rema continues his global rise
Away from the speculation, Rema continues to strengthen his position as one of Nigeria’s leading international music stars.
His success has helped introduce a younger generation of Afrobeats artists to audiences around the world, while his distinctive sound has earned him collaborations with major international performers.
The singer has also continued to perform on major stages and release music that has expanded his global audience.
His ability to attract international attention has made comments about his personal relationships with fellow artistes particularly likely to generate online discussion.
For now, however, Rema appears to be distancing himself from the idea that he is involved in an ongoing feud with other musicians.
His latest comments have added his voice to the conversation surrounding the alleged Davido incident, while leaving fans to separate his confirmed statement from the wider speculation circulating online.
Daily Post – Rema addresses alleged fight with Davido
“Davido and I have no issues; those are just rumours. I have so much respect for the OGs. Fans are always the ones starting things. I used to caution my fans, but sometimes the other artiste enjoys the comparisons and doesn’t do the same, so I stopped.”
—Rema https://t.co/K3sldeMoMt
— carter (@carter8f) September 19, 2026
