The performance was part of his 2025 ‘Heis’ World Tour, where he delivered electrifying renditions of hit songs like ‘Ozeba’, ‘March Am’, ‘Azaman’, and ‘Charm’.

However, it was Rema’s entrance during ‘Hehehe’ — on stage amid the lifelike figures of the three Afrobeats giants — that ignited debate online.

While some fans interpreted the act as a tribute to the industry’s leading stars, critics argued that it was “unnecessary or even disrespectful”.

🚨Rema performs ‘Hehehe’ next to Wizkid, Davido & Burna Boys mannequins, making his Mt. Rushmore statement

NO MORE BIG 3, NOW BIG 4! pic.twitter.com/MaVxgx2ycW

— HYPETRIBE (@hypetribeng) May 3, 2025

Social media commentator Regha argued that Rema’s gesture crossed a line, calling it “an act of subtle disrespect” rather than entertainment.

“Wizkid, or Burna. What he did, performing “Hehehe” next to to their mannequins isn’t entertainment but an act of subtle disrespect. His management should have known better, there’s a thin line between admiration and mockery,” he wrote.

“When it comes to the conversation about the Big 3, or even Top 10, he’s not making such list unless it’s a list of new artistes from his time/era. No offense.”

Rema will never be in the same league as Davido, Wizkid, or Burna. What he did, performing “Hehehe” next to to their mannequins isn’t entertainment but an act of subtle disrespect. His management should have known better, there’s a thin line between admiration and mockery. When…

— Daniel Regha (@DanielRegha) May 3, 2025

Here are other reactions below:

Let’s see if you can keep up.
Big 4 weh dey under local label
comot first, oju e a bo

— JOHNSNOW (@Johnoris3) May 3, 2025

Na all of una make Rema feel say he join
Cos if this boy know why them Dey call them davido and Biz wiz big 3 he go calm down cos with his kind of music he for nor fit stay relevant from 2011 till this day
Make the boy calm down abeg 😒

— EFUAH💡🇳🇬 (@Oliverde666) May 3, 2025

Bro just joking
Don’t mind him jare
He’s just a kid

— Cali (@RebelRouge02) May 3, 2025

Lets be real the big 4 doesn’t include Rema yet. There’s a way this music thing runs and this is judged based on longevity, impact, and consistency. Rema is getting there but y’all be factual for once and stop thriving on recent bias. Olamide&Tiwa literally exists dfkm y’all 🤌🏽😂 https://t.co/ouhUj3KWJ3

— Sriracha🥵🌶️♨️ (@Theifeanyiii) May 3, 2025

“There is no BIG 3, it’s now a BIG 4… People go talk say na Insult, drop one banger and go” …….. Hehehe

I remembered when he released that song, Nobody had anything good to say about the album but it was the best album of the year alongside ASAKE LUNGU BOY https://t.co/6xdzXqKEBs

— BAÀLE🤪😂 (@Fagbohun_AB) May 3, 2025

Rema is really in the big 4 conversation but he is not in the 4th position pic.twitter.com/Gdd9QyjSFY

— HEIS Rave WRLD (@DaveRaymon27320) May 3, 2025

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