In a heartwarming display of gratitude and generosity, 18-year-old singer Rema has donated over ₦105 million to a church in Benin for Thanksgiving, a gesture deeply rooted in his own challenging past. Known for his spiritual connection and praise-filled music, Rema’s donation reflects his commitment to giving back to the community that supported him during his formative years.
The donation event was marked by Rema’s emotional recounting of his life story. "I am the Rema you all know today, not by my doing but by the grace of God," he stated. His words resonated with sincerity as he expressed that the accolade belongs to God, not to himself. Rema emphasized the importance of his contribution, attributing his success to the support of the church during his early struggles.
At just eight years old, Rema faced a profound loss when his father passed away, leaving his family in a dire financial situation. “All that we had was taken away by my Dad's family. We were depressed because almost everyone we knew abandoned us,” he shared. During this difficult period, the pastor of the church stepped in, opening a shop for his mother, which became their primary source of livelihood