What Rema said after fan criticized his lyrics

Mavin Records singer, Rema has reacted after a fan criticized his choice of lyrics in his hit song 'Dumebi'.

The fan took to Twitter to make foreigners aware that the words in a certain line of the song have no meaning in any Nigerian language.

He tweeted:

"Oyibo will hear Rema say “Achukwuleke make you give me kpalansi scatter your Baka..” and assume it’s Nigerian language. Pls it’s not".

In response, Rema stated that the words are slangs he picked up from the hood in Benin City, the capital of Edo State.

He replied:

"I learnt all these slangs from my hood in Benin city, they all actually have meaning. I create my sounds freely, I can not limit my creativity because of “what people will think” I’m confident in my vibe, accept it. Thank you".

I learnt all these slangs from my hood in Benin city, they all actually have meaning. I create my sounds freely, I can not limit my creativity because of “what people will think” I’m confident in my vibe, accept it. Thank you ???????? https://t.co/7bluQyO9fw

— REMA (@heisrema) January 5, 2020