American singer and actress, Selena Gomez has expressed admiration for the Nigerian Afrobeat sensation, Rema, while revealing that she had been a fan of his long before they worked together on the remix of “Calm Down.”
She admitted that after hearing Rema’s song “Runaway,” she became a fan and has remained one ever since.
Selena Gomez declared her readiness to collaborate with Rema, stating her admiration for his character and her wish to protect him.
She made this admission while speaking on the most recent episode of the VA 100 New York Podcast.
“I actually fell in love with the song ‘Runaway’ before I fell in love with ‘Calm down.’ I literally was a fan of his. But it [remixing ‘Calm Down’] was all like kind of his idea.
When I met him, I honestly was so impressed by his demeanor, how humble and how grateful he is for every moment. And, I just couldn’t pick someone else who deserves all this success in the world. He is so kind. I don’t know, I just wanna like take care of him, [laughs]” she stated.
A while back, Selena Gomez took to social media to express how much she admires Nigerian, artist Rema.
Gomez said that Rema had a significant influence on her life as a result of encouraging her to work with him on one of the most iconic songs ever.
Gomez thanked Rema in her post and acknowledged that her affection for him is eternal.
She wrote;
“This man has changed my life forever. Rema, thank you for choosing me to be a part of one of the biggest songs in the world. Love you forever. @heisrema”
