Benin fan defends Rema's 'demonic' mask, explains history behind it

At the 02 Arena, Rema, a young Nigerian artist, stirred controversy by wearing a spooky mask during his performance.

This sparked rumors about demonic ties and Illuminati connections. However, fans from Rema’s hometown in Benin clarified that the mask was a tribute to Queen Idia, a revered figure in their culture.

They emphasized its cultural significance, aiming to dispel the misunderstandings and spooky associations linked to the mask.

See the post below:

Queen idia mask/REMA isn’t demonic as a matter of fact she is a national hero to Nigerian & the benin kingdom

She lived in the 15th century

She was the first edo woman to go to war

She defeated a giant for a son to become king

She was the first queen mother in benin his pic.twitter.com/6xyZrLW7gb

— Clinton (@EDOCENTRIC_) November 15, 2023