Nigeria, March 18 -- Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Rema, has boldly stated that he ranks among the greatest in the genre.

TheOzebacrooner made this declaration in a recent interview withRolling Stone, where he addressed the controversy surrounding his previous statement about Nigeria's top four artistes-a list that included himself.

TheCalm Downhitmaker emphasized that his confidence should not be mistaken for arrogance but rather as a reflection of his dedication and hard work.

He questioned why his self-proclamation is considered controversial, stating that recognizing his own greatness while acknowledging others is a sign of humility rather than competition.

"So onHeIs, I was talking a lot of s**t. It is not cocky. It is like, what...