REMA – “I GREW UP TOO FAST, I WANT TO FEEL LIKE A CHILD AGAIN”
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Afrobeat artist Rema has opened up about the devastating impact of his father’s death, which forced him to mature rapidly. In a conversation with GRM, the 24-year-old singer shared that he had to take on the responsibility of supporting his family at a young age, leading him to give up his childhood. Rema expressed a desire to “feel young again” and relive the carefree moments of youth.
It was gathered that Rema recently started smoking cigarettes as a way to break free from the constant seriousness and scrutiny that comes with fame.
He said despite being an adult, he faces criticism for his decision, highlighting the double standards faced by celebrities.
He expressed his desire to be a “rebel” and make mistakes without judgment, like his peers.
Rema said his project, “HeIs,” is an attempt to tap into his youthful spirit and embrace his true self.
He said: “I really wanted to feel like a child again… I feel like I grew up too fast. Life switched up on me crazy when I lost my dad and my brother. The weight was just on my shoulder and forced me to sell my childhood to provide for my family.
“God willing, everything happened well, it happened fast. And with fast fame, comes fast maturity. It’s just like never ending level of seriousness. So much adults. So much meetings. I didn’t even rolled with my age mates.
“So this project [‘HeIs’], I just want to be a child. And it’s coming out. It’s not me forcing it out. It just sparked in my spirit. I just want to feel young again. I just to be a rebel. You know, kids make mistakes and it’s acceptable. But when you’re a teenager and you make the same mistake your peers would make, everyone will come for you just because you’re in the spotlight.
“I know people who smoked a cigarette when they were 13 and I’m 24 smoking a cigarette because I just want to feel free and break some rules. All my life just feel so planned and scheduled. I just got tired.”
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