Nigerian rapper, Remi Shafaru a.k.a Reminisce has come a long way in the Nigerian music industry. Reminisce who recently released a new album ‘Vibes and Insha Allah’ has averred that he gave up vanity and the super star life to focus on his family because he doesn’t want to be a polygamist like his dad.
“I’m 39 and fresh as a house husband. I love my family, I conduct my business, read all the books I want, play FIFA – the only way I piss my wife off [laughs] – and be happy. I gave up vanity and the superstar life to focus on my family because I didn’t want to be a polygamist like my dad. I can’t risk this virus.
“In 2012, eLDee told me, “Some people get carried away with this stardom thing and forget to live life.” Now, I’m living life. Before you guys leave, I’ll probably eat Fried Yam, crayfish and Akara . I just want to be happy. Two days ago, Cabasa abused 9ice and I for playing FIFA at 3 am in the morning
“I didn’t release music for 18 months, so I used that time to know my Children more and study music streaming. The first experiment with streaming was ‘Ponmile’ which was very successful. Then, ‘Diet’ and ‘Problem,’ and it all shocked me because it was new. I also realized that as procedural or bureaucratic as it is, it is also secure and beautiful”, he told Pulseng.
Asked the importance of winning awards as an entertainer, he said: “If awards matter, I’d be livid – with all the losses. My Egbon, Ayo Animashaun, called me recently to come get all my plaques from him. My wife and my kids want them, but I’m never bothered. You have to accept that some other person has also been excellent.
“At the AMVCA, I stayed at home because I knew I wasn’t going to win. Real recognize real. I have a lot of them though – even with the awards I’ve lost. In 2014, iLLBliss told me that, “Rems, you are only as good as your last hit,” that’s why I keep going.”