Afrobeat sensation Divine Ikubor, also known as Rema, was warmly received by Governor Godwin Obaseki on Friday at the Government House in Benin City, Edo.
During the visit, the Mavin star highlighted his aim of giving back to young people by leveraging his success in the music industry.
According to sources, Rema also proudly revealed how, while playing on global platforms, he successfully highlighted and exported Benin culture through his artistic endeavors.
He said: “This is the time to do something for youths. I just want to do things. I have been able to make a breakthrough in the music industry.
I went out there to perform on the global stage and took Benin City with me. I carried the city on my back and on my shoulders and expressed my culture in the best way I could.
“The government will make moves and it is also time for the youths to make moves, re-educate themselves, ready to accept new rules for the betterment of the community and for the evolution of the entertainment industry as well.”