- Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema has put an end to his Kelebu dance challenge as he announces the winner
- TheTalk.NG reports that the Mavin signee released his recent single “Kelebu” on July 26, 2025, and added a cash prize of “$10K for anyone who creates an easy dance step for it
- Amid numerous entries across social media, the singer shared the dance video that resonated with him more as he declared the creators winners
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Divine Ikubor aka Rema has announced POP Boys as the winner of his Kelebu dance challenge.
TheTalk.NG reports that the Afrobeats singer released “Kelebu” on July 26, 2025, a loud, horn-driven new track, following a week of internet anticipation.
POP Boys emerge as winner of Kelebu challenge.
Credit: @remaSource: Instagram
Native magazine pointed out that “Kelebu” incorporates influences from Dominica’s high-octane dance music, Makossa from Cameroon, and Coupé-décalé from Côte d’Ivoire, all French-speaking countries in the Caribbean and Africa.
On July 27, Rema provided a significant incentive to get people moving to his new single.
“$10K for whoever comes up with an EASY dance for KELEBU. out this Friday!” he shared on X (formerly Twitter).
Since then, several videos have featured the song, with many creatives putting in their entries.
Rema announces winner of Kelebu dance challenge
The Mavin prodigy shared a video of upcoming TikTok creators, POP Boys, dancing to his new hit song.
He stated that they were the winner of the Kelebu challenge and asked them to contact him for their money.
Rema wrote:
“Come get ur money 👏🏾💰#kelebudancechallenge.”
Aside from the “$10K cash gift, POP Boys will feature in Kelebu’s official video and get an opportunity to hop on a video call with the superstar.
See the post below:
Neitzens celebrate Kelebu winners
TheTalk.NG compiled the reactions below:
_themediagirl said:
“So happy for them. They were constantly shamed on TikTok. 👏”
murithecreator said:
“Yeye family members and Their ex : Long time no see..”
dollarman_exchange said:
“Some yahoo boys never see 10k USD for their life😂 nothing beat hard work 😍.”
nirahbella said:
“So those men that wore diapers on the road didn’t win??”
y0peni said:
“Ahh Dem go first stop work for 6 months😂 I pity who dem hold him pop job.”
djmillzygh said:
“They really deserved it!!!🔥simple routine.”
231_jjay said:
“Imagine you doing your normal POP job and suddenly a dance idea comes in ur mind for Rema new song. You stop working and decided to hop on the trend few weeks later you won 10k dollars . God is so good❤️🙌.”
theuglyouth said:
“You intentionally want to change their story and that’s very cool 101% move🔥.”
kunuola said:
“We too like pity vote sha because wetin dey this their dance?😂😂.”
classyjuddy1 said:
“God! 💃 The way I’m happy for these boys ehn… like they’re my younger 😂.”
boy.roy___ said:
“They Neva taught they could win they just did . 🔥 and they did !!!”
officialyoungai said:
“I’m sure it’s cos they need the money the most , wise choice #Kelebu🔥.”
Mr Ibu trends amid Rema’s Kelebu challenge
TheTalk.NG earlier reported that late actor Mr Ibu emerged as one of the fans’ favourites to win singer Rema’s trending Kelebu challenge.
Rema had caused a buzz after he announced the whopping sum of $10k (N12 million) as the gift for the winner of the Kelebu challenge.
The Mavin music star kicked off the challenge ahead of the release of his new music project.
Source: TheTalk.NG
