You’re single if he’s not paying your bills – Rema to women
Rachel Ellis
Updated on April 07, 2026
Nigerian musician Rema, whose real name is Divine Ikubor, sparked a social media debate with his recent statement proposing that ladies view themselves as single if their partners do not pay their bills.
The musician made this comment during one of his stage performances, and it received enthusiastic cheers from his female fans.
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Following Rema’s statement, the online community became abuzz with conflicting views on the matter. Some people passionately supported his perspective, believing that financial support should be a crucial aspect of a healthy relationship. On the other hand, others disagreed, expressing differing opinions in the comments section.
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Netizens react
@stephenrotimi_27: “Dumbest thing I’ve heard him say,all this niggas as soon as they get some money ,they just start talking shit , when he was broke he never spoke like this, or try downplay what men have to go through to get some money, not everyone can be an artist and get payed to talk shit icl,so miss me with that.”
@adelakuntufayl: “Dear parents, please train your female kids how to make end meets for themselves and less dependent on others.”
@instantafrik: “Your man is still your father carry ur bill go meet ur father.”
@djbey444: “To be honest. What I think he is trying to say is a man should be able to provide and take care of his woman.”
@ayoola_art: “Make my bby sha no go see this abi which kind akoba be this.”
@the_real_tobe_official: “Wetin man do man? We go kpai because say we come earth? To be living thing come dey very hard self.”
@diorite_autos: “Let the men breath abeg… some girls and their sense of entitlement makes them know person wey stingy. BE THE BOSS HAVE YOUR OWN BAG!!!”
@parker_ojugo: “Rema, usher and Ruger I no know who break relationship pass.”
