Episode 1: The Beginning of Rema
Remi, a struggling musician, sits in his small apartment, surrounded by scattered papers, a dimly lit lamp casting a glow on his journal. He flips through the pages, each filled with lyrics, ideas, and dreams. He stops at a fresh page, takes a deep breath, and writes at the top:
"Show Me"
This song will be the one. The one that takes him from an unknown artist to a rising star. As he writes, he reminds himself why he chose the stage name Rema—it’s a shorter, more memorable version of his real name, something that feels personal yet powerful. A name that carries his identity but makes it easy for people to remember.
He grabs his pen and starts writing the lyrics.
Show Me
by Rema
(Verse 1)
I’ve been searching for the light
Through the dark, through the night
Tell me, are you by my side?
Or am I chasing empty vibes?
(Pre-Chorus)
I see shadows when I dream
But your voice, it calls to me
If you’re real, then let me know
Don’t let me stand here all alone
(Chorus)
Show me, show me
Are you the one that’s meant for me?
Hold me, hold me
Let me feel what’s real to see
Show me, show me
If the love is true and free
Don’t leave me guessing, let me be
(Verse 2)
Every night, I hear the sound
Of a heart that’s breaking down
Is it mine, is it yours?
Or just echoes from before?
(Pre-Chorus)
I see shadows when I dream
But your voice, it calls to me
If you’re real, then let me know
Don’t let me stand here all alone
(Chorus)
Show me, show me
Are you the one that’s meant for me?
Hold me, hold me
Let me feel what’s real to see
Show me, show me
If the love is true and free
Don’t leave me guessing, let me be
(Bridge)
No more lies, no more games
I just wanna hear your name
If you’re real, just take my hand
Let me know where we stand
(Outro)
Show me, show me
Are you the one that’s meant for me?
Hold me, hold me
Let me feel what’s real to see
He looks at the lyrics, feeling the emotion behind every word. He signs the page with a simple Rema at the bottom. This is it. His moment is coming.
Episode 2: Missed Opportunity, New Beginning
Remi was finally getting his big break—a performance at a major local event, where producers and talent scouts would be watching. This was his shot. But something happened.
An emergency came up, something he couldn’t ignore. He ran off, thinking he could make it back in time. But when he returned, he was too late. The organizers had replaced him. His one chance was gone.
Devastated, Remi sat in his apartment, staring at his journal. The disappointment weighed on him, but he wasn’t ready to quit music. That’s when an idea hit him—YouTube.
If the industry wouldn’t give him a chance, he would create his own platform. He grabbed his phone, set up a channel, and called it "Rema." He filmed his first video and uploaded it.
First Video: "Hi guys, it’s me, Rema"
Thumbnail:
A close-up of Remi sitting on his bed with his guitar, looking serious but determined. The text on the thumbnail reads: "My Story – Why I Started YouTube" in bold yellow letters. The background is blurred, making him the focus.
Video Description:
"This is my story. I was supposed to perform at a big event, but I missed my chance. So now, I’m taking control of my own career. On this channel, I’ll be posting my music, my journey, and maybe some challenges too. To start, drop three random words in the comments, and I’ll make a song out of them!"
Video Performance Stats (After 1 Week):
Views: 87,000
Likes: 15,000
Subscribers: 22,000
The video blew up. People loved his honesty, his energy, and his music. They flooded the comments with three random words for him to turn into a song.
Top 20 Comments:
"Fire, Love, Rain" – Make it emotional, bro
"Dream, Hustle, Fame" – I wanna see what you do with this
"Night, Stars, Silence" – Bet you can make this deep
"Coffee, Time, Lost" – Something vibey
"Pain, Power, Rise" – A motivational one
"Light, Shadow, Echo" – Challenge accepted?
"Wave, Sand, Sunset" – Chill summer song
"Dark, Hope, Fight" – Make it about overcoming struggles
"Red, Sky, Thunder" – Sounds like a banger
"Heart, Cold, Fire" – Let’s see what you got
"Music, Freedom, Voice" – This fits your journey
"Lost, Found, Home" – I feel like this could be deep
"Gold, Chains, Road" – A flex song?
"Peace, War, Truth" – Something real
"Mirror, Past, Future" – Would be crazy if you pulled this off
"City, Lights, Vibes" – I need a night drive song
"Falling, Rising, Flying" – A good storytelling song
"Smile, Cry, Heal" – This would hit hard
"Loyalty, Trust, Game" – About relationships?
"Water, Wind, Fire" – Make it about nature
Remi read through the comments, smiling. This was just the beginning. He had lost his shot on stage, but YouTube was giving him another way to reach the world.
Next Episode: Rema makes his first song from a fan’s comment, and it changes everything.
Episode 3: The First Song – "Fire, Love, Rain"
Remi scrolled through the hundreds of comments under his first YouTube video. The support was crazy. He had never felt this kind of love before.
After reading through all the words people had suggested, one comment stood out to him:
"Fire, Love, Rain" – Make it emotional, bro.
He clicked on the username: @JayMusicFan.
Remi grabbed his journal, flipped to a fresh page, and wrote down the title:
Fire, Love, Rain
(Inspired by @JayMusicFan’s comment)
He set up his mic, turned on his camera, and started recording.
Video Title:
"Fire, Love, Rain – My First Fan Song (Shoutout to @JayMusicFan!)"
Thumbnail:
A black-and-white image of Remi with his hoodie up, sitting in front of his mic with his guitar. The words "You Commented It, I Made It" are written in red and white text.
Song Lyrics – "Fire, Love, Rain"
(Verse 1)
I was drowning in the silence, lost in my own way
Then you came in like a fire, burning through the grey
Every heartbeat felt like thunder, striking through my chest
But love ain’t just the sunshine, it puts you through the test
(Pre-Chorus)
You were fire, I was rain
We were dancing in the pain
Falling hard, but we still stayed
Now we’re caught inside the flame
(Chorus)
Fire, love, rain
Mixing pleasure with the pain
Holding on through every storm
But will we make it through the flames?
Fire, love, rain
Burning wild then fade away
Tell me, do we fight again
Or let the water wash the stains?
(Verse 2)
Every moment felt electric, but the sparks began to die
We were running, we were reckless, now we’re strangers in the night
I can hear the distant thunder, but your voice is fading out
Was it love or just the danger? Were we lost or were we found?
(Pre-Chorus)
You were fire, I was rain
We were dancing in the pain
Falling hard, but we still stayed
Now we’re caught inside the flame
(Chorus)
Fire, love, rain
Mixing pleasure with the pain
Holding on through every storm
But will we make it through the flames?
Fire, love, rain
Burning wild then fade away
Tell me, do we fight again
Or let the water wash the stains?
(Bridge)
Now the ashes hit the ground
Are we lost or can we be found?
Do we let the past remain
Or try again in fire, love, rain?
(Outro)
Fire, love, rain…
Fire, love, rain…
Tell me, do we fight again
Or let the water wash the stains?
Video Ending:
As the last note fades, Remi looks straight into the camera.
"Yo, huge shoutout to @JayMusicFan for the words ‘Fire, Love, Rain.’ This one’s for you, man. And to everyone else, keep dropping three random words in the comments. Who knows? Your words might be my next song. See you in the next one!"
Video Performance (After 1 Week):
Views: 210,000
Likes: 35,000
Subscribers: 55,000
Comments: Over 5,000
Top Comments:
@JayMusicFan – "BROOO THIS IS FIRE!! Never thought my comment would turn into a full song!! Respect!!"
@MiaBeats – "This song got me in my feels… we need this on Spotify ASAP."
@AfroVibesOnly – "Who else just discovered Rema and knows he’s gonna be huge?"
@LyricalGenius23 – "Bro said ‘Fire, Love, Rain’ and made an actual hit out of it. Talent!"
@Diana_Melody – "We need a music video for this!!"
@JonnyWaves – "YouTube artists taking over the industry and I’m here for it."
@808Drip – "This gotta be on TikTok. It’s a vibe!"
@KingZee – "Man’s turning random comments into bangers. Respect!"
@ShaniceLove – "I related to this song way too much… who else?"
@RemaFan001 – "Imagine what he could do with ‘Stars, Ocean, Fate.’ Drop that next!"
Remi sat back, staring at the numbers. He had done it. His first YouTube song was a success.
But this was only the beginning.
Next Episode: Record labels start noticing Rema. Will he stay independent or take a deal?
Episode 4: The Music Video – "Fire, Love, Rain"
After the crazy success of his first fan-made song, Remi knew he had to take it to the next level.
A music video.
He had no fancy budget. No big production crew. Just his phone, a tripod, and his city as his stage.
Music Video Title:
"Fire, Love, Rain – Official Music Video (Shot on iPhone!)"
Thumbnail:
A dramatic shot of Remi standing in the rain at night, with fire visuals edited behind him. The title "Fire, Love, Rain – Official Video" is in bold white and red letters.
How He Shot the Video:
Scene 1: Remi in a small apartment, writing in his journal (to show where it all started).
Scene 2: Him standing under a streetlight in the rain, singing the chorus.
Scene 3: Quick shots of fire effects behind him as he sings the line "We were fire, I was rain."
Scene 4: A dramatic slow-motion scene of him walking alone at night, deep in thought.
Scene 5: Back to his journal, crossing out the word "Love", symbolizing heartbreak.
Scene 6: The final shot—him looking straight into the camera as the rain pours down, fading to black.
Video Description:
🔥 Official Music Video for "Fire, Love, Rain" 🔥
This song was made from a fan comment, and now it has a music video!
Shoutout to @JayMusicFan for inspiring this.
More music coming soon. Drop 3 words in the comments, and I might make my next song from them!
🎧 Listen on SoundCloud & Audiomack: [Links]
Follow me on:
📷 Instagram – [@RemaOfficial]
🐦 Twitter – [@RemaMusic]
📹 TikTok – [@Rema]
Video Performance (After 2 Weeks):
Views: 450,000
Likes: 82,000
Subscribers: 120,000
Comments: 10,000+
Top Comments:
@JayMusicFan – "I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS STARTED FROM MY COMMENT!! This video is crazy 🔥🔥🔥"
@MiaBeats – "The fact that he shot this himself and it STILL looks professional… respect!"
@VibeKing – "This is the type of music video that makes you feel something deep inside."
@CynthiaXO – "The rain scene??? Chills. Pure chills."
@AfroVibesOnly – "This dude is proving why independent artists are the future!"
@808Drip – "Someone get this man a record deal. He’s next up!"
@KingZee – "First it was just a song, now it’s a full music video… what’s next? A live performance??"
@RemaFan001 – "Bro, your music is too real. You just earned a lifetime fan."
@ShaniceLove – "This song hits even harder with the visuals. You’re a star, bro."
@JonnyWaves – "New favorite artist unlocked. Keep going, Rema!"
What’s Next?
With the music video trending and more people discovering his talent, Remi was now on the radar.
Would he stay independent? Would a record label come knocking?
Next Episode: A Record Label Reaches Out – But Is It a Trap?
Episode 5: Turning Down the Label & Dropping "Like The Stars Shine"
After his music video "Fire, Love, Rain" blew up, Remi's inbox was flooded with messages. But one stood out.
A record label wanted to sign him.
The Offer
The label promised him everything—money, a big studio, features with big artists.
But there was a catch.
They wanted full control over his music. No more fan-made songs, no more freedom to create what he wanted.
Remi sat in his small apartment, staring at the contract. Then, he ripped it in half.
He wasn’t about to sell his soul. He had built this on his own, and he wasn’t about to let anyone take it from him.
Back to the Music
Instead of signing the deal, he went back to what got him here—his fans.
He scrolled through the comments on his last video and saw three words that stood out:
Stars, Ocean, Fate – Comment by @AfroDreamer
That was it. His next song.
Song Title:
"Like The Stars Shine"
Lyrics (Afrobeats, Pidgin Style):
(Intro)
Eh eh eh
Oh na na na
Rema dey here so
Vibes pon vibes
(Verse 1)
I look up, see the stars dey shine
Dem dey tell me say my time go come
Ocean deep, but I go still dey climb
Destiny don call me, e no go run
(Pre-Chorus)
Oh mama say make I no fear
Papa say make I stand clear
Enemies dem go wan tear
But Jah go guide me anywhere
(Chorus)
Like the stars shine (shine!)
I go rise, I no go fall
Like the ocean, I go wide (wide!)
Destiny dey call my soul
(Verse 2)
Dem say make I sign but I no go sell
I go do my way, I no go fail
Money come, money go, but peace of mind
Na the only thing wey go sweet my life
(Bridge)
No matter wetin dem talk, I dey shine
I dey shine, I dey shine
Like the stars for the sky, I dey shine
I dey shine, I dey shine
(Outro)
Eh eh eh
Oh na na na
Rema dey here so
Vibes pon vibes
Shoutout in the Video:
"Big shoutout to @AfroDreamer for the words Stars, Ocean, Fate. Y’all keep dropping words in the comments, and I’ll keep making magic!"
What’s Next?
The song goes viral, and now the labels are really watching.
Next Episode: Remi Gets His First Paid Show – Will He Deliver or Flop?
Episode 6: Remi’s First Paid Show & His Yoruba Hit
Remi was no longer just a small artist making songs from comments. He was now booked for his first paid show.
A club in Lagos offered him ₦500,000 to perform. It wasn’t stadium money, but for an independent artist, this was huge.
He had one shot to prove himself.
The Big Decision – A Yoruba Song
Instead of playing it safe, Remi decided to take a risk.
He was going to perform a brand-new song—fully in Yoruba.
His grandma always told him:
"If you wan touch people heart, sing for dem in their own tongue."
So, he did.
Song Title:
"Ayanfe Mi" (My Love)
Lyrics (Afrobeats, Yoruba Style):
(Intro)
Oh oh oh oh
Kilode to n fi mi sile? (Why are you leaving me?)
Mo fe so fun e oh (I want to tell you)
Ayanfe mi, baby
(Verse 1)
Gbogbo aiye mo, iwo nikan ni mo fe (The whole world knows, you’re the only one I want)
Omo to rewa, bi osupa n’ile (A beautiful girl, like the moon in the sky)
Mo le fun e laye, mo le fun e fe (I can give you the world, I can give you love)
Sugbon ma fi mi sile (But don’t leave me)
(Pre-Chorus)
Je ka joko, je ka soro (Let’s sit down, let’s talk)
Ma se tan mi, ma se lo (Don’t deceive me, don’t leave)
Mo mo pe iwo l’okan mi fe (I know it’s you my heart wants)
Ayanfe mi, ayanfe mi (My love, my love)
(Chorus)
Ayanfe mi, se o ma wa? (My love, will you stay?)
Mo fe e titi lailai (I want you forever)
Okan mi fe e (My heart wants you)
Baby, ma se lo (Baby, don’t leave)
(Verse 2)
Gbogbo aye mo, mo tun so (The whole world knows, I’ll say it again)
Mo fe e ju gbogbo awon girls lo (I want you more than all the other girls)
Ko si eni to le gba e (No one can take you from me)
Ayanfe mi, ma se lo (My love, don’t leave)
(Outro)
Oh oh oh oh
Kilode to n fi mi sile?
Mo fe so fun e oh
Ayanfe mi, baby
The Performance
The club was packed.
The moment the beat dropped, the crowd went wild.
When Remi sang in deep Yoruba, the audience felt it.
Some people even started crying—his voice carried emotion.
By the end, the entire club was singing the chorus with him.
That was the moment.
Remi wasn’t just a YouTube artist anymore. He was a true musician.
After the Show – The Internet Reacts
Social Media Trends:
AyanfeMiChallenge started trending on TikTok.
Clips of his performance went viral on Twitter and Instagram.
Afrobeats blogs called him "The Next Big Star."
What’s Next?
The club offered him another show—but now for ₦2,000,000.
Next Episode: Remi Faces His Biggest Crowd – Will He Handle the Pressure?
Episode 7: Remi Faces His Biggest Crowd
After his first paid show, Remi’s name was everywhere.
Clubs, event organizers, and even brands started reaching out.
Now, he had his biggest gig yet—a festival in Lagos with over 10,000 people.
This wasn’t a club performance. This was real pressure.
The Preparation
Remi locked himself in his apartment, writing, practicing, and making sure everything was perfect.
He knew this was his moment. If he killed this show, he wouldn’t just be a rising artist—he’d be a superstar.
The Song for the Festival
Remi wanted a song that would make everyone jump.
He picked three Yoruba words from his fans:
Igba (Time)
Ina (Fire)
Ogo (Glory)
He named the song "Ina Ogo" (Fire of Glory).
Song Lyrics (Afrobeats, Yoruba Style)
(Intro)
Ehh ehhh
Omo Naija, we dey rise oh
(We’re rising, Naija people)
Ina ina ohhh
(Fire, fire ohhh)
(Verse 1)
Igba ti de, mo wa ready (The time has come, I’m ready)
Won ni mi o le, mo tun steady (They said I can’t, but I’m still steady)
Oluwa lo wa mi pelu blessing (God is with me with blessings)
Ina mi de, emi no dey stress me (My fire is here, I don’t stress)
(Pre-Chorus)
Gbogbo aye mo pe mo wa lori (The whole world knows I’m on top)
Omo Naija, mo ni Ogo (Naija boy, I have glory)
Ina n tan, mo shine gan (The fire is burning, I shine bright)
Oya jo, ma lo gbo (Now dance, don’t just listen)
(Chorus)
Ina ogo ohh, (Fire of Glory)
Mo ma shine, mo ma rise oh (I will shine, I will rise)
Ina ogo ohh,
Gbogbo aye ma jo (The whole world will dance)
(Verse 2)
Ti mo ba de, mo ma le kan (When I arrive, I shake the place)
Omo street, mo tun classy gan (Street boy, but I’m also classy)
Won ni mi o le, sugbon mo ti rise (They said I couldn’t, but I’ve risen)
Ina ogo mi ko le die (My fire of glory cannot fade)
(Bridge)
Omo Naija, stand up
Shine your light, no stop
Ina ogo, let’s go
Oya dance, oya jo
(Outro)
Eh ehhh
Ina ogo ohhh
We dey rise, no stop
We dey shine, no stop
The Performance
The crowd was insane.
As soon as the beat dropped, people started jumping.
Fans screamed the lyrics back at him—even though they had never heard the song before.
Remi owned the stage.
By the end of the performance, everyone was chanting:
"Ina Ogo! Ina Ogo!"
What Happened Next?
His Instagram followers doubled overnight.
YouTube video of the performance hit 1 MILLION views in 2 days.
Afrobeats legends noticed him.
One of them DM’d him with a collab offer.
Next Episode: Remi’s First Collab with a Big Artist—Will He Keep Up?
Episode 8: Remi x Central Cee – The Unexpected Collab
After his viral festival performance, Remi’s name started reaching beyond Nigeria.
Then, something crazy happened.
Central Cee DM’d him.
Central Cee: "Yo bro, I been seeing you everywhere. You tryna cook somethin’ up?"
Remi was shocked. This was big.
He replied:
"Say less. Let’s make history."
The Studio Session – UK Style
Remi flew to London.
This wasn’t Afrobeats. This was UK rap.
Central Cee wanted to see if Remi could really adapt.
"Let’s see if you got that UK flow," Cench said, smirking.
Remi wasn’t about to fumble this.
The Song: "No Handouts"
(Genre: UK Drill x Melodic Rap)
Lyrics:
(Intro – Central Cee)
Yo, Remi, let’s talk to 'em
No handouts, yeah, we came from nothin’
(Verse 1 – Central Cee)
I came up from the trenches, had no favors
Took my shot, now I ball like the Lakers
They see the shine, but don’t see the struggle
I had to hustle, I had to juggle
(Chorus – Remi, melodic)
No handouts, we took the stairs (Yeah)
Nobody was there, we made it fair
Came from the dirt, now we in the air
Now we pull up, they stop and stare
(Verse 2 – Remi, UK rap flow)
Yeah, I came from Lagos, no passport (Skrrt)
Now they see me on a billboard, transport
Used to hustle in the rain, now the team got jackets
Now I’m overseas, never needed a packet
Man, I came up broke, had to chase that bag
Now they pree my name, wanna make that tag
No love when I started, no one showed up
Now they wanna claim they know us
(Bridge – Central Cee & Remi)
Cee: Yo, Remi, they never believed in us
Remi: But we made ‘em see
Cee: Now we count these racks,
Remi: But it still don’t change the streets
(Chorus – Remi, melodic)
No handouts, we took the stairs (Yeah)
Nobody was there, we made it fair
Came from the dirt, now we in the air
Now we pull up, they stop and stare
The Release – Internet Goes Crazy
YouTube views: 5 MILLION in 24 hours.
NoHandouts trending on Twitter.
Spotify top 10 UK charts in 3 days.
Even Drake commented🔥🔥🔥 on Remi’s Instagram.
What’s Next?
Remi just proved he wasn’t just an Afrobeats artist.
He could do ANYTHING.
Now, UK promoters started calling.
He got booked for his first UK tour.
Next Episode: Remi’s First UK Tour – Can He Handle the Pressure?
Episode 9: "Ball & Body" – The Wildest Song Yet
After his UK drill success, Remi wanted to return to his Afrobeats roots—but this time, with a song that would break the internet.
He sat in his apartment, scrolling through fan comments.
One fan wrote:
"Make a song about basketball, football, nyash, and men’s dick."
Remi burst out laughing.
"Una no get sense."
But then he thought... "Why not?"
He grabbed his mic and started vibing.
The Song: "Ball & Body"
(Afrobeats, Pidgin, Party Anthem)
(Intro – Remi, smooth Afrobeats vibe)
Eh ehh, see this life no be play oh
Man dey ball, girl dey shake oh
If you get body, make you whine oh
If you get talent, make you shine oh
(Verse 1 – Basketball & Football)
Omo I be baller, no be FIFA (I’m a baller, not FIFA)
But I dey kick am like Benzema (But I kick it like Benzema)
Dribble dem boys, see my sneaker (Dribble them boys, see my sneaker)
Omo I dey fly like Jordan ah (Boy, I fly like Jordan)
No defense fit mark me (No defense can stop me)
I run am like Messi (I run it like Messi)
I score am like Ronaldo (I score it like Ronaldo)
Omo see net, e don enter oh (See the net, it’s in)
(Chorus – Nyash & Body, Club Vibes)
Nyash dey shake, ball dey roll (Booty shakes, ball rolls)
Mans dey stand, girls dey glow (Men stand, girls glow)
If you get front, no be sin oh (If you got curves, it’s not a sin)
If you get back, make e win oh (If you got back, let it win)
(Verse 2 – Men’s & Women’s Body, Pure Vibes)
Omo see chest, see six-pack (Boy, check the chest, see six-pack)
Mans dey gym, e no slack (Men hit the gym, no slacking)
She see the pecs, she wan tap (She sees the pecs, she wanna touch)
Baby say, "Remi, no cap"
Omo see front, see back oh (Boy, check the front, check the back)
Girl dey whine, e dey knack oh (Girl is whining, it’s hitting)
No be my fault, e dey shack oh (Not my fault, it’s intoxicating)
E be like magic, e dey pack oh (Like magic, it’s stacked)
(Bridge – Pure Party Vibes)
Oya turn up, make we dance oh
Ball dey bounce, body bang oh
She say she no dey fake am oh
I say baby no go dull am oh
(Outro – Remi)
Ahh, see the way she dey move
See the way I dey groove
If you get am, make you flaunt
Omo no go dey dull
The Internet Reaction – VIRAL CHAOS
TikTok EXPLODES with the #BallAndBodyChallenge.
Footballers & NBA players use it for highlights.
Nigerian clubs play it on REPEAT.
Women either LOVE IT or HATE IT.
One woman commented:
"Why men dey sing about nyash everyday?!"
Remi just laughed and replied:
"Na wetin men dey see everyday."
What’s Next?
Clubs book Remi for BACK-TO-BACK shows.
An American rapper wants to hop on the remix.
Remi is now one of the HOTTEST Afrobeats artists.
Next Episode: The Remix with a U.S. Rapper—Who Will It Be?
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