Edo culture inspired the art direction for my O2 Arena concert – Rema
Rema, the Nigerian superstar, recently held a sold-out show at the O2 Arena.
The show marked a significant milestone in his career.
However, some concertgoers expressed concerns about the artist’s choice of clothing and stage props, suggesting elements of demonic undertones.
Rema’s entrances, including riding on a horse in a black robe and a red mask, and later arriving on the back of a large bat, sparked discussions about potential satanic symbolism in his artistic expressions.
Despite these concerns, Rema clarified on social media that his choices were inspired by Edo culture.
He highlighted that the horse and mask were influenced by Edo arts. These were taken away by the British in 1897 and are currently housed in the London Museum.
Rema’s intent was to pay homage to Edo culture and draw attention to the historical artifacts that are not in their rightful place in the Bini Kingdom.
Rema, known for his avant-garde approach to music and visuals, has faced occasional accusations of promoting dark arts.
However, he has consistently maintained that he is a Christian. He added that his artistic choices are rooted in cultural and historical references rather than occult symbolism.
