Rema Praise moment captured as the young artist thanks D’banj and Don Jazzy during his MSG concert, crediting them for opening the industry’s doors for him.
Rema Praise was the headline moment at his sold-out Madison Square Garden concert in New York, where the Nigerian star paused mid-performance to honor two industry icons—D’banj and Don Jazzy.
Rema, the breakout Afrobeats talent behind “Calm Down,” took a heartfelt moment on stage to thank Don Jazzy, creator of Mavin Records.
He said:
“I want to give you your flowers right in front of these many people… there are so many things you’ve done for the game that you don’t talk about… you have changed so many lives… I’m grateful from the bottom of my heart and I love you so much.”
This public salute comes amid Rema’s ongoing praise for Don Jazzy, often calling him an “OG” and acknowledging the invaluable mentorship he and D’Prince have provided from the very start
Rema didn’t stop with just Don Jazzy.
He also gave props to D’banj for helping to “open the door” for emerging talents like himself.
He acknowledged that D’banj and Don Jazzy laid the foundation for the Afrobeats wave he now rides, giving him a path to global stardom at venues like MSG.
This emotional acknowledgment resonated deeply with fans online, who flooded social media with admiration.
Many celebrated the moment underlining how grateful Rema is for the legacy scratched out by the first generation of Afrobeats stars.
Rema Praise isn’t just a moment.
It’s proof of music’s lineage, carrying respect from stage to global airwaves.
In eyes of many fans, it cements Rema as much more than a hitmaker, he’s a torchbearer honoring those who lit the flame before him.
