Rema signed a record deal with D’Prince’s Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records, which is owned by record producer Don Jazzy, in 2019.

The following year, the 22-year-old released his self-titled debut EP, “Rema,” which reached the top spot on Apple Music Nigeria.

Before signing with Mavin Records, Rema was a member of the musical ensemble R&A, which also included another singer called Alpha P.

MC Pikolo, the manager, asserted that Rema prematurely terminated their contract in 2017 in order to sign with Mavin Record, while accusing the singer of breaking a five-year contract with his Alive Music label and the talent agent as well.