Alhaji Remilekun Khalid Safaru, known by his stage names Reminisce and Alaga Ibile, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, songwriter, and actor originating from Ogun State. He performs in English and in his native language, Yoruba. He recorded his first song in a studio in 2006 and recorded a rap album at Coded Tunes, but the album was never released and he decided to focus on his studies and complete schooling.In 2008, Reminisce returned to the music scene, performing a rap verse on a track titled "Bachelor's Life" off 9ice's second album titled “Gongo Aso”. Reminisce has worked with renown stars in the music industry, such as Davido, Wizkid, Olamide, Oritse Femi, Vector Lil Kesh and many more. His first single, "Ever Since", featured 9ice, and was a story about his life till that moment. His second, "If Only", was a love song produced by Dtunez His song titled "Local Rappers" in 2015, which he featured Olamide and Phyno had some controversial comments from fans as they felt the song was targeted at rappers who rap with English language such as MI and Mode9.
Reminisce played a role in the Nigerian movie King of Boys, which was released in 2018. "King of Boys" is a Nigerian political crime thriller film directed by Kemi Adetiba and features a star-studded cast. In 2021, he made a reappearance in the sequel, King of Boys; return of the king Experience an electrifying live performance like never before, set against the stunning backdrop of the city ambience! Reminisce takes the rooftop stage to deliver an unforgettable session filled with raw energy, soulful vibes, and a breathtaking view. This one-of-a-kind performance brings together captivating music, intimate storytelling, and a unique urban atmosphere that’s perfect for music lovers everywhere. Whether it’s the rhythm that gets you moving or the heartfelt lyrics that touch your soul, this rooftop session promises a memorable experience. Backed by a full band, friends and two background singers, Reminisces's performance was a masterclass in creativity.
From an amazing sense of fashion bringing out a vibrant Yoruba aesthetic infused with a modern Fela vibe, he delivers a freshly rearranged medley of cuts from songs off his EP Sui Generis, tailored specifically for Echoroom. While hip-hop remained at the core, he truly gave us everything: an upbeat jam with his song Kupe with a hardcore rap verse and an incredible head bopping and jumpy vibe a fantastic rap verse on Up as Fuck that slowly transitions to a soul lifting and deep tune that talks about life and where he started and where he is now, and an owambe type of feel with Owo as it gives a Fuji Vibe as he represents his roots as a Yoruba man from Ogun State. With this breathtaking performance Reminisce shows his phenomenal versatility and maintains his OG status as one of Nigeria's best rappers and lyricists.
