I smoke, pray before stage performance – Rema
Afrobeats artist Rema has opened up about his pre-show rituals, revealing that he drinks alcohol, smokes cigarettes, and prays before performing on stage. In an interview with Dazed on the
Afrobeats artist Rema has opened up about his pre-show rituals, revealing that he drinks alcohol, smokes cigarettes, and prays before performing on stage.
In an interview with Dazed on the sidelines of Milan Fashion Week, where he walked the runway for Diesel, Rema stated that these rituals help him prepare for his performances.
"A little Tequila, a little cigarette, pray, tap in with the team and make sure everything is on cue," Rema said, highlighting the importance of being mentally and physically prepared for his shows.
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He emphasised that performing is more stressful than walking the runway because it requires good breathwork and crowd engagement.
“Performing has a lot to do with your breath work, and you have to keep the crowd going.”
Rema also shared that he has been listening to Sudanese cultural live music, which has been inspiring him lately.
“I have been listening to a lot of Sudanese cultural live music,” he added.
However, he admitted that smoking cigarettes remains his biggest vice.
