Dremo calls himself underrated, blames DMW focus on Davido

Rapper Dremo (Aboriomoh Femi Raymond) says Nigerians don’t appreciate his talent, telling Echo Room he feels "so underrated" and "dem no rate me at all." He argues rap music itself gets less love in Nigeria compared to Afrobeats and pop. On leaving Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), Dremo claims the label’s management prioritized Davido to the detriment of other artists, which fell short of his expectations. This taps into a familiar gripe in Nigeria’s music industry where genre biases and label structures often shape whose careers take off. His comments highlight how streaming numbers and radio play don’t always reflect an artist’s skill, especially for rappers in an Afrobeats-dominated market. While he frames it as an "underdog story," the critique raises a real question: Is the underrating due to industry gatekeeping or simply what the public wants?

So what’s the takeaway? For fans, it’s a moment to consider whether your playlist choices reinforce existing trends. For artists, it’s a signal that genre loyalty and label politics might require independent hustle. For the industry, it’s a nudge to broaden what gets promoted beyond the star CEO’s sound. Dremo’s situation mirrors many Nigerian acts who feel sidelined despite consistent output—but does feeling underrated mean you’re actually good, or just unheard? The answer depends on who’s listening and what they’re willing to play.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/02/i-feel-so-underrated-dremo/