Rema Donates ₦105m to Church That Supported His Mom After Father’s Death

Afrobeats star Divine Ikubor, widely known as Rema, has donated ₦105 million to Christ Embassy Church in Benin, Edo State, in appreciation of the support the church provided to his family during a difficult period.

Rema made the generous donation during a church service on Sunday, September 1, 2024. The singer expressed deep gratitude to the church for their guidance, prayers, and assistance, particularly after the passing of his father.

In a video of the event, which has gone viral online, Rema stated, “I’m not here to give myself any accolades or glory. I’m here to give God the glory. I feel like it is important to give back because the church has embraced and prayed for me, and has kept me very consistent with my spirit.”

Rema broke down his donation as follows:

• ₦40 million towards the church’s infrastructure.
• ₦20 million to support the Rhapsody of Realities ministry.
• ₦25 million for the infrastructure of the church’s teen ministry, where Rema himself grew up.
• ₦20 million to assist widows within the church.

The singer also shared a personal story about how the church helped his family after his father’s death when he was just eight years old. “When I lost my dad, we felt very lost and abandoned. All that we had was taken from us, and we felt very alone. I remember Pastor Joy and Pastor Thomas, the pastors of this church, opened a shop for my mum, and that was how she managed to take care of us,” he recounted.

Rema’s donation is a significant gesture of gratitude, reflecting his deep connection to the church and his desire to give back to the community that supported him during challenging times.