The Oba of Benin has awarded Rema a royal medal.

 The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, gave a royal plaque to the afrobeats star Rema. The Oba presented the plaque when Rema visited his palace on Thursday, right before Rema's concert at Ogbe Stadium in Benin City.

On Wednesday, Rema attended the groundbreaking ceremony for Edo Arena along with Governor Godwin Obaseki.

The governor announced that the 6,000-seat arena would be called Rema Dome to recognize the singer. Rema, whose real name is Divine Ikubor, is from Benin City. He is proud to represent Edo State by highlighting its culture and the history of the ancient Benin empire in his music and performances. His latest song, "Benin Boys," features another Edo artist,Shallipopi, and is a tribute to Benin City.

Rema said that he deserves a medal from the Oba for his work in promoting the kingdom. In other news, the afrobeats star Divine Ikubor, known as Rema, returned to his hometown and paid tribute to Benin's cultural pride.

Rema's visit to the palace of the Oba of Benin created a lot of excitement and respect throughout the city.

Rema returned to his hometown of Benin, Edo State, a few days before his big homecoming concert. He wanted to reconnect with his roots and honor the people who came before him. The concert, scheduled for August 30 at the famous Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, was announced in July and caused a lot of excitement in the country. Rema's visit was not just about his music; it was a celebration of the place where he grew up. He met with the Governor of Edo State and spent time with important people in the city, thanking them for helping him become so successful.

The most memorable part of Rema's visit was when he went to the Oba of Benin's palace. He showed his respect by kneeling and bowing deeply, which showed how important his culture was to him. With the Oba's blessing, Rema asked to perform his famous song in the palace's special area. When he was allowed, the young singer started singing his popular song, and his voice sounded beautiful. Everyone in the room, from the royal court to the guests, joined him in singing, and their voices together created a feeling of unity and celebration.