Nigerian singer Rema has made headlines for pledging a substantial donation of N105 million to a church in Benin, following his performance in the city last Saturday. The generous contribution is aimed at supporting various projects within the church that played a significant role in his early life.
During his visit to the church, which he attended during his youth, Rema expressed his deep appreciation for the church’s support over the years. He acknowledged their prayers and the assistance they provided to his family, including opening a shop for his mother after they lost their father.
In his address, Rema said, “I’m not here to give myself any form of accolade; I’m here to give God the glory. I feel like I should give back to the church because the church has embraced me and has prayed for me.”
The donation has elicited a range of reactions on social media:
- theperfectgiftg asked, “When una go come my church Abeg… Make we fit finish our new building.”
- adetiloye_john questioned, “They say listening to secular music is a sin, is it unsinful to collect money made from it?”
- ChrisEjiofor7 commented, “I will soon open my Church 🥶🥶.”
- kayzywizzzy wrote, “Today weay I no go church I hear say dey share money for everybody😔.”
- TanimolaKolade penned, “Christ Embassy want to collect money from songs made that negate the teachings of the Christ and the Church.”
- DosCommentary opined, “I don’t think the church should accept that kind of offering…💯.”
- Queenlizzybae1 remarked, “What happen to Ophanage homes, can’t you use such amount in taking care of the less privileged. Now I know some people actually have an incurable sickness.”
The donation highlights Rema’s commitment to giving back to the community that supported him during his formative years, but it has also stirred a debate about the appropriateness of receiving such donations from individuals in the entertainment industry.