Rema blends rhythmic nostalgia with modern heat on his new single “Kelebu.”
Rema is entering a new era with “Kelebu,” a dance-heavy single that arrives after a high-impact year of performances around the world. The track, produced by London, reflects the infectious bounce of African dance music while showcasing Rema’s unique ability to modernize tradition.
Coming off the heels of his HEIS Tour, which featured landmark shows at Madison Square Garden and The O2 Arena, “Kelebu” is a celebratory nod to his roots and to the global influence of African sounds.
As the HEIS album celebrates its one-year milestone, “Kelebu” shows that Rema isn’t slowing down. Instead, he’s channeling his childhood influences and translating them into art that transcends geography and language. 
“Growing up, I didn’t have a phone to create my music taste, my household had different music tastes, I listened to what everybody played. In school parties, we used to dance to a lot of Caribbean and Francophone bounces. We didn’t care about what they were saying because most of them were not even in our local language in Nigeria. They just kept repeating one word with a fantastic instrumental backing it up, and we all danced. Making music now, I’m reliving those moments by expressing it with my art,” Rema shared.
After appearing during Drake’s Wireless set and receiving widespread praise, Rema keeps redefining what global Afrobeats can be. “Kelebu” invites listeners to feel more, move more, and live in the moment—just as Rema intended.
