Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Divine Ikubor, also known as Rema, has sparked controversy on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) after being accused of sampling an Indian song in his latest hit track, ‘Azaman’.

The dispute arose when a social media user shared a video comparing Rema’s ‘Azaman’ to the Indian track “Chudaka Chudaka,” pointing out striking similarities between the two songs.

‘Azaman’, featured on Rema’s second album HEIS, has enjoyed great success, but the allegation of sampling has generated discussion online.

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The user’s post highlighted the resemblance in melody between Rema’s song and the Indian track, with further evidence provided through a side-by-side comparison video shared on Instagram.

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See reactions below:

ayor_aad said: “Na why them like am, you know how much they use call am last time.”

wuraaola_art said: “Una sure say no be only me and my neighbor well for this country?😂😂 we make art.”

thegirlpengy said: “Una sabi find trouble for this country.”

itzsuperboyvibez said: “Call Azaman, some people are about to cash out.”

kemberly_b3 said: “First time my younger brother heard rema song. He said Kilode ti eleyi ko rin bi India 😂😂😂😂😂 Aliameen come oo. @crude_boygte.”

iamblackkyng said: “Call azaman nah india language?😂X users just like to dey find unnecessary engagements, hustling for elon musk money.”