In addition to his donation, Rema was welcomed by the Oba of Benin, who presented him with a royal plaque in recognition of his contributions to the community.
Benin City, Edo State – Afrobeats sensation Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has donated N105 million to a Christ Embassy church in Benin, Edo State.
The donation took place during a Sunday service where Rema expressed gratitude for the church’s support and guidance, particularly following the death of his father.
In a video that has since gone viral, the artist explained his motivation for the donation. “I’m not here to give myself any accolades or glory. I’m here to give God the glory,” Rema said. “It is important to give back because the church has embraced, prayed for me, and has kept me very consistent with my spirit.”
Rema detailed the distribution of the funds: N40 million was pledged towards the church’s infrastructure, N20 million to the church’s Rhapsody of Realities, N25 million to the infrastructure of the teens’ church, and an additional N20 million was donated to support widows within the congregation.
The artist also shared a personal story, reflecting on the church’s crucial role in supporting his family after his father’s death. “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,” Rema recounted.
In addition to his donation, Rema was welcomed by the Oba of Benin, who presented him with a royal plaque in recognition of his contributions to the community.
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