I Smoke, Pray Before Stage Performance – Rema

Afrobeats artist Rema has opened up about his pre-show rituals, revealing that he drinks alcohol, smokes cigarettes, and prays before performing on stage.

In an interview with Dazed on the sidelines of Milan Fashion Week, where he walked the runway for Diesel, Rema stated that these rituals help him prepare for his performances.

“A little Tequila, a little cigarette, pray, tap in with the team and make sure everything is on cue,” Rema said, highlighting the importance of being mentally and physically prepared for his shows.

He emphasised that performing is more stressful than walking the runway because it requires good breathwork and crowd engagement.