In an exclusive interview with Capital Xtra at the illustrious red-carpet event of the 2024 Brit Awards held in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, March 2, 2024, the Calm Down hitmaker disclosed the reason behind his distinctive eyewear.

During the interview, the host seized the opportunity to delve into Rema's personal life, urging him to share a secret he had never revealed before. Prompted by the inquiry, Rema hesitated briefly before candidly admitting, "I use glasses. I'm suffering from long-sightedness."

Long-sightedness, also known as hyperopia, is a common refractive error where distant objects can be seen more clearly than nearby ones. It often necessitates the use of corrective eyewear to aid vision.

Rema's revelation sheds light on the personal challenges he faces behind the glitz and glamour of the music industry. Despite his meteoric rise to fame, the Nigerian-born singer-songwriter remains candid about his health struggles.

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She surpassed the previous record of 4 held collectively by Harry Styles (2023), Adele (2016) and Blur (1995). This is huge especially as she is not a global superstar like Harry Styles and Adele.

She won a staggering six awards, the most wins of any artist in a single ceremony. Raye's dominance was undeniable, as she took home the coveted awards for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for My 21st Century Blues, and Song of the Year for her TikTok breakout Escapism. Additionally, she secured wins in the British Female Solo Artist, Best Pop/R&B Act, and Songwriter of the Year categories.

SIX @BRITs & ALBUM OF THE YEAR please just thank you https://t.co/c23XcFUtUl pic.twitter.com/4MAYkWiFgj

— RAYE (@raye) March 3, 2024

This remarkable achievement is a testament to Raye's undeniable talent and relentless hard work. Having spent years honing her craft, she has emerged as a leading voice in British music, captivating audiences with her powerful vocals and emotionally charged lyrics.

Speaking on stage after receiving her Artist of the Year award, Raye expressed her overwhelming gratitude, stating: "This is especially overwhelming... Thank you so much to the BRITs, thank you to my team, my sisters, my best friend... This is wild!" When receiving her Album of the Year award, she sobbed saying "You just don’t understand what this means to me. … I’m ugly-crying on national television. All I ever wanted to be was an artist. And now I’m an artist with an album of the year.

Raye's success at the BRITs reflects the growing appreciation for her artistry and the important role she plays in shaping the contemporary music landscape, especially for Ghanaians.

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The recent Brit Awards ceremony took place in London, with musicians from all around the world vying for the top prize in music in the United Kingdom. English singer-songwriter RAYE emerged as the star of the night, receiving seven nominations - the most ever at the Brits.

She won an impressive five Brits, including best new artist, artist of the year, song of the year, and album of the year. RAYE even brought her grandmother on stage to accept one of her multiple awards. Before stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist, RAYE worked behind the scenes in music, writing and producing for big names like Beyoncé, Rihanna, and David Guetta. Kylie Minogue was also in attendance and received the prestigious Global Icon Award and performed a medley of her hits to close the show.

The Artist of the Year nominees included Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks, Jessie Ware, Little Simz, and Olivia Dean, highlighting significant progress in comparison to last year's nominees, which didn't include any female-identifying acts. The best new artist category included RAYE, Mahalia, Olivia Dean, PinkPantheress, and Yussef Dayes.

Here is a full list of winners at the BRIT Awards 2024 below:

Song of the Year

Calvin Harris/Ellie Goulding, “Miracle”

Cassio, Raye, D-Block, “Prada”

Central Cee, “Let Go”

Dave, Central Cee, “Sprinter”

Dua Lipa, “Dance the Night Away”

Ed Sheeran, “Eyes Closed”

J Hus, Drake, “Who Told You”

Kenya Grace, “Strangers”

Lewis Capaldi, “Wish You the Best”

PinkPantheress, “Boys a Liar”

RAYE, 070 Shake, “Escapism” *WINNER

Rudimental, Charlotte Plank, Vibe Chemistry, “Dancing is Healing”

Stormzy, Debbie, “Firebabe”

Switch Disco, Ella Henderson, “React”

Venbee, Goddard, “Messy in Heaven”

Album of the Year

Blur, “The Ballad of Darren”

J Hus, “Beautiful and Brutal Yard”

Little Simz, “No Thank You”

RAYE, “My 21st Century Blues” *WINNER

Young Fathers, “Heavy Heavy”

Best New Artist

Mahalia

Olivia Dean

PinkPantheress

RAYE *WINNER

Yussef Dayes

Artist of the Year

Arlo Parks

Central Cee

Dua Lipa

Fred Again..

J Hus

Jessie Ware

Little Simz

Olivia Dean

RAYE *WINNER

Group of the Year

Blur

Chase & Status

Headie One and K-Trap

Jungle *WINNER

Young Fathers

International Group of the Year

Blink-182

Boygenius *WINNER

Foo Fighters

Gabriels

Paramore

Alternative/Rock Act

Blur

Bring Me the Horizon *WINNER

The Rolling Stones

Young Fathers

Yussef Dayes

Dance Act

Barry Can’t Swim

Becky Hill

Calvin Harris *WINNER

Fred Again

Romy

R&B Act

Cleo Sol

Jorja Smith

Mahalia

RAYE *WINNER

SAULT

Pop Act

Calvin Harris

Charli XCX

Dua Lipa *WINNER

Olivia Dean

RAYE

Hip Hop/Rap/Grime Act

Casisdead *WINNER

Central Cee

Dave

J Hus

Little Simz

International Artist of the Year

Asake

Burna Boy

Caroline Polachek

CMAT

Kylie Minogue

Lana Del Rey

Miley Cyrus

Olivia Rodrigo

SZA *WINNER

Taylor Swift

International Song of the Year

Billie Eilish, “What Was I Made For”

David Kushner, “Daylight”

Doja Cat, “Paint the Town Red”

Jazzy, “Giving Me”

Libianca, “People”

Meghan Trainor, “Made You Look”

Miley Cyrus, “Flowers” *WINNER

Noah Kahan, “Stick Season”

Oliver Tree, Robin Schulz, “Miss You”

Olivia Rodrigo, “Vampire”

Peggy Gou, “(It Goes Like) Na Na Na”

Rema, “Calm Down”

SZA, “Kill Bill”

Tate McCrae, “Greedy”

Tyla, “Water”

Rising Star

Caity Baser

Sekou

The Last Dinner Party *WINNER

Producer of the Year

Chase & Status *WINNER

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