Afrobeats superstar Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has donated N105 million to a Christ Embassy church in Benin, Edo State, as a gesture of gratitude for the support his family received during a difficult period.
The donation was made during a Sunday service, where Rema expressed his appreciation for the church’s role in his life and spiritual growth.
In a video that has since gone viral, Rema said, “I’m not here to give myself any accolades or glory. I’m here to give God the glory. I feel like it is important to give back because the church has embraced, prayed for me, and has kept me very consistent with my spirit.”
Rema announced several pledges during the service, including N40 million for the church’s infrastructure, N20 million for the “Rhapsody of Realities” initiative, and N25 million to improve the infrastructure of the teens church, which played a significant role in his upbringing.
Additionally, he pledged N20 million to support widows within the church.
Reflecting on the church’s impact on his life, Rema shared a personal story from his childhood. “When I was eight years old and lost my dad, we felt very lost and abandoned.
All that we had was taken from us, and we felt very alone. I remember at the time, Pastor Joy and Pastor Thomas, the pastors of this church, opened a shop for my mum, and that was what she managed to take care of us,” he revealed.
Rema’s donation is a testament to his deep connection with the church and his desire to give back to the community that supported him and his family during their time of need.
