Rema – Why

Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema delivers “Why,” the second track on his self-titled debut EP, “Rema,” released in 2019 through Jonzing World and Mavin Records. The song explores the emotional side of the young singer, focusing on heartbreak, rejection, and the confusion that comes with unreturned feelings. Its more introspective direction gives listeners a different perspective on Rema’s early sound, following the romantic atmosphere of “Iron Man.”

Produced by DeeVee, “Why” blends trap influences with Rema’s melodic vocals and emotional songwriting. The track runs for approximately 2 minutes and 47 seconds, keeping its arrangement concise while allowing the singer to express his feelings over a moody production. Rema has also described the song as being inspired by an experience of rejection, making its emotional theme closely connected to his personal creative process.

For fans of Rema and Nigerian Afrobeats, “Why” remains an important song from the singer’s breakthrough era. Listen to Rema’s “Why,” enjoy its emotional trap-infused sound, and add the track to your playlist for a different side of his early musical style.