Tour by Rema | |
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Location | O₂ Brixton Academy, London |
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Associated album | Rave & Roses |
Start date | 29 April 2022 |
End date | 4 September 2022 |
Legs | 3 |
Producer | Duke Concept (North America) |
Rema concert chronology |
The Rave & Roses Tour was the first major concert tour by Nigerian singer-songwriter Rema, launched in support of his debut studio album Rave & Roses (2022). [1] The tour featured performances across Africa, Europe, and North America, and played a significant role in expanding his international audience.
Following the release of Rema’s debut studio album Rave & Roses on 25 March 2022, [2] He announced plans for his first world tour to promote the project. [3] The album featured guest appearances from 6lack, Chris Brown, AJ Tracey, and Yseult, and was marketed as a blend of Afrobeats with influences from Arabian and Indian music, a style Rema dubbed "Afrorave". [4] [5] [6]
The first leg of the tour began in Africa, with an opening performance at the R&G Arena in Lusaka, Zambia, on 29 April 2022. [3] Additional African dates included stops in Nairobi, Kenya, and Johannesburg, South Africa. [7]
The European leg featured appearances at major festivals including We Love Green in Paris, Wireless Festival in London, and Afro Nation Portugal, [8] alongside headline shows in Brussels, Rotterdam, and Oslo. [9] His London show at the O₂ Brixton Academy included guest performances by Fireboy DML, UK rapper Dave, and Nigerian artist Victony. [10]
The North American leg, produced by Duke Concept, was announced in May 2022 and included 14 shows across the United States. It began in Seattle on 11 August 2022 and concluded in Minneapolis on 4 September 2022, with stops in major cities including Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta. [11] The combination of festival appearances and headline shows reflected Rema’s strategy of reaching diverse audiences while promoting Rave & Roses as a global Afrobeats record. [6]
The African leg included stops in Zambia, Kenya, and South Africa, while the European leg featured shows in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. In November 2022, Rema performed at the O₂ Brixton Academy in London, where he was joined by guest artists Fireboy DML, UK rapper Dave, and Victony.
The North American leg was produced by Duke Concept and comprised 14 shows between 11 August and 4 September 2022, starting in Seattle and ending in Minneapolis. [12]
While the set list varied by location, common songs performed included:
Date | City | Venue | Country |
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29 April 2022 | Lusaka | R&G Arena | Zambia |
7 May 2022 | Nairobi | Rema MNE FEST | Kenya |
15 May 2022 | Las Vegas | Chop Vegas | United States |
4 June 2022 | Paris | We Love Green Festival | France |
17 June 2022 | Cambridge | Strawberries & Creem Festival | United Kingdom |
19 June 2022 | Malta | DLT Brunch | Malta |
25 June 2022 | Brussels | Couleur Café Festival | Belgium |
26 June 2022 | Rotterdam | Oh My Festival | Netherlands |
28 June 2022 | Sandvika | Kadetten Festival | Norway |
1 July 2022 | Portugal | Afro Nation Portugal† | Portugal |
8 July 2022 | London | Wireless Festival | United Kingdom |
11 August 2022 | Seattle | Neumos | United States |
13 August 2022 | San Francisco | August Hall | United States |
14 August 2022 | Los Angeles | Echoplex | United States |
18 August 2022 | Denver | Bluebird Theater | United States |
20 August 2022 | Houston | House of Blues | United States |
21 August 2022 | Dallas | Echo Lounge & Music Hall | United States |
24 August 2022 | Atlanta | Center Stage | United States |
26 August 2022 | Minneapolis | Pour House | United States |
27 August 2022 | Chicago | Park West / The Promontory | United States |
28 August 2022 | Columbus | The KING of CLUBS | United States |
30 August 2022 | Philadelphia | The Foundry at The Fillmore | United States |
1 September 2022 | Silver Spring | The Fillmore | United States |
2 September 2022 | New York City | Irving Plaza | United States |
3 September 2022 | Cambridge, MA | The Sinclair | United States |