Rema

Rehema Namakula, known professionally as Rema, began her musical journey as a backup vocalist for Bebe Cool and Halima Namakula's hit song "Sambagala." Nearly a decade later, she returned to the spotlight, featured on Bebe Cool's mega-hit "Cease & Seckle." Rema's path from a young performer to a celebrated artist is a testament to her unwavering passion and talent.

Despite her early start, Rema has always been a dedicated presence in the music scene, initially as part of the Gagamel crew. Her professional recording career commenced after completing her secondary education. Her parents have been her steadfast supporters, even funding her first song and facilitating an academic bursary due to her musical achievements.

Balancing her burgeoning music career with her studies in Administrative and Managerial Science at Kyambogo University, Rema has since shifted her academic focus to Fashion and Design to better accommodate her performance schedule. She has released several successful singles, including "Taala," "Sweetie," and "Give Me the Paper," and continues to record new material.

Rema has firmly dismissed tabloid rumors regarding her relationship with Bebe Cool, emphasizing that he has been a paternal figure since her childhood and that his wife, Zuena, is like a sister to her. She views Gagamel as her home and Bebe Cool as a father figure.

Her love life is described as content, and while she plans to marry and have children in the future, it is not an immediate focus. Rema has experienced no issues with payment within Gagamel, attributing any past departures of other artists to a lack of long-standing history with Bebe Cool.

The song "Cease & Seckle," meaning "Stop and Relax," was conceived by Bebe Cool as a way to encourage people to take time to unwind. Rema playfully deflects questions about the song's more suggestive lyrics, attributing them to the songwriter.

Looking ahead, Rema is focused on the release of her new single's video and has collaborated with Bebe Cool on another duet, "Missing You." She expresses interest in future collaborations with Coco Finger and Peter Miles, but remains discerning about working with other female artists locally. She maintains a cautious approach to working with Bebe Cool's rivals, stating she will only collaborate with those who respect him. Rema firmly believes in avoiding industry "beef," advocating for a non-competitive and harmonious approach to her career.

Her most memorable moment in music was performing at Bebe Cool's album launch, where the overwhelming crowd response and recognition brought her immense joy. She views any challenges as opportunities for growth and perseverance.

When not performing or studying, Rema enjoys movies, comedy, and spending time with friends over dinner and coffee. She avoids noisy environments like bars and clubs unless performing, a preference rooted in her upbringing in a humble, devout Muslim family that discouraged frequenting such places.

Rema's ultimate dream is to gain a global fanbase, become a respected singer, and leave a lasting musical legacy. She intends to continue singing for as long as she is able. She expresses gratitude to Sqoop for their publicity and to her fans for their unwavering support, promising not to disappoint. Rema also encourages her fans to support Bebe Cool and urges the youth to prioritize education, using her own journey as an example of achieving dreams through hard work and perseverance.