Rema has been active in 2025, releasing singles like “Baby (Is It A Crime)” and “Bout U” while completing his Heis world tour, which included his debut performance at Coachella. The tour’s final dates take place this weekend, and to mark the occasion, Rema dropped a new single titled “Kelebu.”
The track features bold horns, an energetic chant of the title, and fast-paced drums influenced by traditional African rhythms. In the lyrics, Rema encourages listeners to stay focused on their goals and enjoy the music through dance.
Reflecting on his musical influences, Rema said, “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.”
