Popular Nigerian Afrobeats artist, Rema, has shared that he finds joy in being trolled on social media.
In a video interview posted online, Rema explained that he appreciates the trolling because of the advantages it brings.
Reflecting on his career, he noted that the constant online criticism has played a role in his growth and contributed to his success on the global stage.
Rema who endured skepticism about his unique sound noted how devastating it would’ve been if he had abandoned his ambitions over negative comments.
He said, “It is beautiful to see something that people troll and criticise me for. And, you know what? I’m benefiting from that. Imagine if I had stopped or listened to trolls. Like if I should say oh, I think I should switch it off.
“And four years later, it paid and it paid. And more to come. You know, because it’s a huge territory, right? And I was actually the first Afrobeat to tour India. And I even came from Africa if I’m not mistaken. But it is a huge deal.”
