I Love Rema, Wanna Take Care of Him – Selena Gomez
Renowned American singer and actress Selena Gomez recently shared her admiration for Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Rema, revealing that her fandom of the artiste predated their collaboration on the ‘Calm Down’ remix.
Gomez, a 32-year-old superstar, expressed her fondness for Rema’s music, citing his track ‘Runaway’ as her initial point of connection with his artistry. She disclosed her admiration for Rema’s demeanour and conveyed her desire to look out for him.
During her appearance on the VA 100 New York Podcast’s latest episode, Gomez stated, “I actually fell in love with the song ‘Runaway’ before I fell in love with ‘Calm Down.’ I literally was a fan of his. But it [the remix of ‘Calm Down’] was all kind of his idea.”
“When I met him, I honestly was so impressed by his demeanour, how humble and how grateful he is for every moment. And, I just couldn’t pick someone else who deserves all this success in the world. He is so kind. I don’t know, I just wanna like take care of him [laughs].”
The revelation highlights the cross-cultural appeal of Rema’s music and the positive reception he has garnered on the international stage. The collaboration between Selena Gomez and Rema serves as a testament to the global reach of Afrobeat and the influence of talented artists like Rema.
