Rema says women drugged him when young, cites music industry exploitation

Rema, 25, disclosed in the lyrics of his new collaboration ‘Moviestar’ with French artist Sofiane Pamart that he was given drugs by women when he was a teenager. He sings that “Girls always give me drugs. My happiness is zipped in their little purse” and that friends make him feel robbed. The singer said fans do not understand his personal grief because they are unaware that he “got caught up so young” after signing with Mavin Records and releasing his first EP in 2019 at age 19. Rema added that after the deal, the label expected him to perform and entertain without regard for his feelings, making it hard for him to step away. In an interview with Daily Post published April 17, 2026, Rema said the experience left lasting emotional scars and urged young artists to seek guidance before signing contracts. The revelation highlights the pressures and possible exploitation faced by artists who achieve fame early, raising questions about mental health support in Nigeria’s music industry.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/17/i-was-drugged-by-women-at-very-young-age-rema-reveals/