Divine Ikubor known on stage as Rema, a sensational singer from Nigeria who is famous for his hit song ‘Calm Down’.
Beneath the love and affection he receives, his sexuality still remains a hot topic with many begining to wonder if the the singer is into men.
In this article, we’ll explore whether Rema is gay or not and tell you what we know based on confirmed facts.
Is Rema a Gay?
No, as of 2025, Rema has not personally revealed that he is gay. He has openly admitted his attraction towards women from his lyrics and during performances.
More so, Rema has been rumored to be in a relationship with Ayra Starr who he recently kissed on stage and a host of other women such as Diana Eneje, Tyla, and Justine Skye.
Rema’s gay rumors started circulating after he posted a few photos on his Instagram account, and Lil Nas X commented on them, much to the surprise of Rema’s fans.
The matter died down for some time until a recent suggestive mirror selfie posted by the singer on social media went viral.
The young musician shared a mirror selfie of him striking a suggestive pose on his social media.
This particular pose stirred up a lot of commotion online, with fans and followers bombarding him with questions and comments about his sexuality.
Furthermore, during a highly thrilling performance at the 02 Arena, fans posted videos online of the ‘Iron Man’ crooner dancing suggestively during his 02 concert, which had a capacity of 20,000 people in attendance.
The video further fueled the rumors that had been circulating about him.
Links with Lil Nas X
Back in 2018, rumors of a romantic relationship between American rappers Lil Nas X and Rema caused a stir on social media.
Lil Nas X, who rose to fame with his hit single “Old Town Road,” left a comment on one of Rema’s Instagram posts, leading to confusion among fans.
The post featured pictures from a cover shoot for Crack Magazine, and Lil Nas X’s comment, “These are fire,” came as a surprise to many of his followers.
The comment sparked a lot of reactions, with some fans expressing their disbelief and others declaring their love for Rema. He would then go on to visit the American singer in his home.
He shared the photo of their meeting on his X (Formerly Twitter) platform with the caption:
My brother ❤️
@LilNasX
Later on, it was revealed that the two musicians had collaborated on a song, which they released in 2022 and there was no romantic relationship involved.
Conclusion on Rema’s Sexuality
As of 2025, there is more evidence suggesting that the singer is not into men given his links to so many women.
It’s safe to assume that the 24-year-old Mavin signee is not gay for now.
