Rema Honored on the 2025 TIME100 Next List

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Divine Ikubor, widely recognized by his stage name Rema, has achieved another milestone in his fast-rising career. The talented singer has been officially featured on the 2025 TIME100 Next list, an international recognition that celebrates the world’s most promising and influential young stars shaping the future.

The TIME100 Next list, released on Tuesday, includes extraordinary personalities from diverse fields such as music, film, sports, science, politics, and philanthropy. According to TIME Magazine, the annual list highlights visionaries, trailblazers, and innovators who are making a global impact through their craft and influence.

For Rema, this honor cements his place as one of the leading voices in Afrobeats. Since rising to fame with his breakout single “Dumebi”, the singer has continued to dominate global charts with hit songs and electrifying performances. His 2022 smash hit “Calm Down” and its remix featuring Selena Gomez broke streaming records worldwide, further proving his influence in the international music scene.

This recognition on the TIME100 Next 2025 list not only shines a spotlight on Rema’s career but also on the Afrobeats movement as a whole, showcasing how Nigerian artists continue to push African music onto the global stage.