Nigerian Afrobeats artiste, Divine Ikubor with a showbiz name as Rema has donated ₦105m to Christ Embassy church in Benin, Edo State to offering a Financial assistance to his mother after the demise of his father.
According to the Renowned singer, the church assisted the mother by setting up a shop for his mother when his father passed on and pledged a donation of a total sum of 150 million naira to support various departments in the church in recognizing the kind gesture extended to the mother by the Church.
On Sunday, September 1, 2024, He donated the money to the church during church service.
Rema expressed his humble and sincerest appreciation to the Christ Embassy branch for the steadfast assistance, during the most difficult time of their life after the death of his father.
In an on Instagram video , Rema expressed appreciation to the church for the impact the chuch has made on his life.
Rema has pledged a contribution of a total of 105 million naira to various departments in the church in recognition of the help hand his family received years ago when his father died.
He made the donation on Sunday, September 1, 2024, while attending a service.
Rema conveyed his sincere appreciation to the church for its steadfast assistance, especially during the difficult time after his father’s passing.
In a video shared on Instagram, Rema acknowledged the contributions of the church in his life.
“I’m not here to give myself any accolades or glory. I’m here to give God the glory. It’s important to give back because the church has embraced me, prayed for me, and kept my spirit strong” he said.
Rema specifically announced the pledges, stating that, “Firstly, I want to pledge N40 million towards the church’s infrastructure. I also pledge N20 million to Rhapsody of Realities. Since I grew up in the teen’s church, I’m donating N25 million to enhance its infrastructure. Additionally, I’m pledging N20 million to support widows in the church today.”
“When I was eight years old and lost my dad, we felt lost and abandoned. Everything we had was taken from us, and we felt very alone. I remember Pastor Joy and Pastor Thomas, the pastors of this church, opened a shop for my mum, which helped her take care of us,” he recounted.
