Dumebi (Rema song)

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"Dumebi"
Single by Rema
from the EP Rema
ReleasedMarch 24, 2019
Genre
Length2:59
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Ozedikus
Rema singles chronology
"Iron Man"
(2019)		"Dumebi"
(2019)		"Ginger Me"
(2020)
Music video
"Dumebi" on YouTube

"Dumebi" is a song by Nigerian rapper and singer Rema, released on March 24, 2019, serving as the third single from his debut extended play Rema . [1] Upon the song's release, it gained millions of streams and views, helping Rema rise to fame. [2] It was produced by Ozedikus. A remix with American singer Becky G, and other remixes were respectively released on February 13th and March 20th of 2020. [3]

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Background

Rema wrote the song while he was in the studio with Ozedikus in 2019. The song marks the beginning of his adoption of a melodic approach to singing, distinct from his Afrobeats style. [4] The song is his major breakout and earned him initial recognition. [5] [6] [7] The song gained more popularity when it was placed on Barack Obama's summer playlist. [8]

Composition

"Dumebi" is mainly an Afrobeats song but the tune brings in an afropop dance hall party bop which features piano in the production, produced by Ozedikus. The slow chord beat with a sample builds the flow for the rest of the track and helps Rema sing about a girl who uses her beauty to capture the heart of boys. [9] [10]

Music video

A music video for the song was released on May 20, 2019, featuring a cameo appearance from Diana Eneje. [11] It sees Rema roaming around the streets with his friends. The video was directed by Ademola Falomo and it accumulated 73 million views on YouTube as of March 2024. [12]

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
France (SNEP) [13] Platinum200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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