My dad’s death forced me to sell my childhood to provide for my family – Rema
Published:
4 months ago
Source:
3News
Nigerian afrobeat singer, Divine Ikubor popularly known as Rema has opened up about how losing his father at an early age influenced his childhood. Speaking in a recent interview with GRM, the 24-year-old claimed that the death of his father and brother forced him to "sell" his childhood at a very young age to support his family. Rema explained that such tragedy caused so much pressure on him such that he could not have the free and enjoyable life every child experiences. He expressed a longing to "feel young again," highlighting how the pressures of early adulthood have influenced his life and career. He said, "I really wanted to feel like a child again… I feel like I grew up too fast.