Rave & Roses World Tour

Rave & Roses Tour
Tour by Rema
LocationO₂ Brixton Academy, London
Associated albumRave & Roses
Start date29 April 2022
End date4 September 2022
Legs3
ProducerDuke Concept (North America)
Rema concert chronology

The Rave & Roses Tour was the first major concert tour by Nigerian singer-songwriter Rema, launched in support of his debut studio album Rave & Roses (2022).[1] The tour featured performances across Africa, Europe, and North America, and played a significant role in expanding his international audience.

Background

Following the release of Rema's debut studio album Rave & Roses on 25 March 2022,[2] He announced plans for his first world tour to promote the project.[1] The album featured guest appearances from 6lack, Chris Brown, AJ Tracey, and Yseult, and was marketed as a blend of Afrobeats with influences from Arabian and Indian music, a style Rema dubbed "Afrorave".[3][4][5]

The first leg of the tour began in Africa, with an opening performance at the R&G Arena in Lusaka, Zambia, on 29 April 2022.[1] Additional African dates included stops in Nairobi, Kenya, and Johannesburg, South Africa.[6]

The European leg featured appearances at major festivals including We Love Green in Paris, Wireless Festival in London, and Afro Nation Portugal,[7] alongside headline shows in Brussels, Rotterdam, and Oslo.[5] His London show at the O₂ Brixton Academy included guest performances by Fireboy DML, UK rapper Dave, and Nigerian artist Victony.[8]

The North American leg, produced by Duke Concept, was announced in May 2022 and included 14 shows across the United States. It began in Seattle on 11 August 2022 and concluded in Minneapolis on 4 September 2022, with stops in major cities including Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta.[9] The combination of festival appearances and headline shows reflected Rema's strategy of reaching diverse audiences while promoting Rave & Roses as a global Afrobeats record.[5]

Legs and notable performances

Africa and Europe

The African leg included stops in Zambia, Kenya, and South Africa, while the European leg featured shows in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. In November 2022, Rema performed at the O₂ Brixton Academy in London, where he was joined by guest artists Fireboy DML, UK rapper Dave, and Victony.

North America

The North American leg was produced by Duke Concept and comprised 14 shows between 11 August and 4 September 2022, starting in Seattle and ending in Minneapolis.[10]

Set list

While the set list varied by location, common songs performed included:

Tour dates

DateCityVenueCountry
29 April 2022LusakaR&G ArenaZambia
7 May 2022NairobiRema MNE FESTKenya
15 May 2022Las VegasChop VegasUnited States
4 June 2022ParisWe Love Green FestivalFrance
17 June 2022CambridgeStrawberries & Creem FestivalUnited Kingdom
19 June 2022MaltaDLT BrunchMalta
25 June 2022BrusselsCouleur Café FestivalBelgium
26 June 2022RotterdamOh My FestivalNetherlands
28 June 2022SandvikaKadetten FestivalNorway
1 July 2022PortugalAfro Nation Portugal†Portugal
8 July 2022LondonWireless FestivalUnited Kingdom
11 August 2022SeattleNeumosUnited States
13 August 2022San FranciscoAugust HallUnited States
14 August 2022Los AngelesEchoplexUnited States
18 August 2022DenverBluebird TheaterUnited States
20 August 2022HoustonHouse of BluesUnited States
21 August 2022DallasEcho Lounge & Music HallUnited States
24 August 2022AtlantaCenter StageUnited States
26 August 2022MinneapolisPour HouseUnited States
27 August 2022ChicagoPark West / The PromontoryUnited States
28 August 2022ColumbusThe KING of CLUBSUnited States
30 August 2022PhiladelphiaThe Foundry at The FillmoreUnited States
1 September 2022Silver SpringThe FillmoreUnited States
2 September 2022New York CityIrving PlazaUnited States
3 September 2022Cambridge, MAThe SinclairUnited States
  • Denotes “Rema MNE FEST” in Kenya—presumably a festival named after the artist.[11]
  • † Represents a festival in Portugal (Afro Nation Portugal).

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Rema Set for 'Rave & Roses' World Tour, See Tour Routine Here". GBAfrica. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  2. ↑ "Rema Drops His Long-Awaited Debut Album 'Rave & Roses' | OkayAfrica". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
  3. ↑ "Rema Claims His Genre is Afrorave". Cool FM - Your Number One Hit Music Station !. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
  4. ↑ Smith, Niall (2022-03-09). "Rema: ambitious afrorave pioneer with fans in FKA twigs and Skepta". NME. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
  5. 1 2 3 "Rema's Rave and Roses Tour". This Day. 12 November 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  6. ↑ "Rema Unveils Official Dates for 'Rave & Roses' World Tour". NotJustOk. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  7. ↑ Westlake, Wyatt (2022-07-19). "Festival Review: Afro Nation Makes Triumphant Return to Portugal". NUANCE. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
  8. ↑ "Rema brings out Fireboy, Victony, and Dave in sold out O2 show | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
  9. ↑ "Rave & Roses: Rema Announces 2022 US Tour Dates and Venues". Pulse Nigeria. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  10. ↑ "Rave & Roses: Rema Announces 2022 US Tour Dates and Venues". Pulse Nigeria. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  11. ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (2022-04-26). "Rema Announces 2022 US Tour Dates". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
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