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  • MI Abaga, Ifuenada, De-Don hit Jos for ‘Legend Real Deal Experience’

    All is set for the Real Deal Experience in the city of Jos, Nigerian rapper and Chocolate City boss, Jude Abaga popularly known as M.I Abaga, whose highly anticipated fifth studio album titled “A Story On Self Worth: Yxng Dxnzl” came out a few weeks ago, will headline the show at the Polo Club, JD Gomwalk way opposite polo roundabout, Jos on Sunday, September 23, 2018.

    The show which is Legend’s flagship consumer engagement activity promises to be a night to remember with energetic, interactive and entertaining performances. It will be hosted by comedian De Don who will be joined by Big Brother Naija’s Ifu Ennada who will giving the brilliant dozes of her dances and acts.

    Legend’s Real Deal Experience in Jos this Sunday will be a homecoming for MI Abaga being the first time he will perform in Jos since he released his last album in August. Jos, the capital of Plateau state is respected in entertainment circles as a talent factory city of Nigeria, owing to its record of churning out some of the best musicians Nigeria has come to know.

    The show has become a core staple of Legend Extra Stout and is revered for its perfect blend of fun, music, dance, laughter, games and so much more. Over the years, it has seen some of the country’s biggest entertainers like MI, Timaya, 9ice, Kcee, Harrysong, Oritsefemi among others entertain Nigerians across different cities including Lagos, Ibadan, Onitsha, Enugu, Umuahia, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Abakaliki, and Owerri.

    The Real Deal Experience involves music, comedy, brand education, eulogy and exciting games. The ‘Taste, Tell and Win’ competition is one of the main activities on the lineup for the evening. It is a blind taste test wherein consumers identify Legend Extra Stout as the Real Stout and winners get to go home with exciting prizes such as flat screen television sets, generators and refrigerators, among other items.

    Legend Extra Stout is a unique bitter tasting premium stout, fully brewed from the finest ingredients and bottled under the highest quality standards. The stout, which was launched into the Nigerian market in 1992, was named Legend because it suggests solid reputation and authenticity.

  • Rappers must be versatile, says M.I

    Mr Jude Abaga, popularly known as `M.I.’ has advised other rappers to be more versatile so as to remain relevant in the society and not be overtaken by the hip-hop revolution across the world.

    M.I told our reporters in Lagos that rappers need to create music that would be suitable to the audience and still maintain their originality.

    “Rappers need to be hard working because one of the issues confronting the genre is that rappers do not do researches that can make them and their works stand out among their contemporaries.

    “We must understand our audience because they evolve with each passing time.  We must learn to always come up with something that will be pleasing to their ears.

    Read Also: M.I’s hilarious birthday message to Audu Maikori

    “Musicians, especially, rappers in Nigeria must be flexible and show versatility in their outputs so as to maintain relevance because engaging in rap-music in this part of the world is tough, “he said.

    He said that rappers would be able to address all the issues he had listed above by involving in research findings and getting field backs from their fans on what they wanted to listen to.

    M.I who is also the head of Chocolate City Record Label, said that most recording labels had their various challenges and shortcomings.“Most labels, if not all, have their various shortcomings in fulfilling their obligations to the artistes that signed them on,’’ he said.

    He appealed to artistes, especially the up-and-coming ones, to always learn to be patient with recording labels.

    “Artistes must know that there will always be ups-and- down in their relationships with their labels, and both parties must work together to put things right.

    “Many artistes want to be successful at once but they must realise that there are different strokes for different folks.

    “So, we must learn how to wait for the right time,” he said.

    He urged the media to focus more on the positives and spread love.

    He said that negative news items would always attract more audience but they would always do more damage for the society.

     

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  • M.I TO HEADLINE LEGEND’S ‘REAL DEAL EXPERIENCE’

    ICONIC rapper, Jude Abaga, aka Mr incredible (MI) will headline Legend Extra Stout’s signature nationwide music tour, Real Deal Experience, in Abuja come Saturday, September 2 at The Palms, Galadimawa, Abuja.

    The Real Deal Experience, according to the organisers, is a music tour which takes Nigeria’s biggest music stars across various cities around the country to entertain local fans and provide great consumer experience.

    The tour, organisers revealed, will be making its first stop in Abuja this year after a thrilling experience in Nnewi, Enugu, Uyo and Aba in February, April and May respectively.

    During the event, consumers will be rewarded with exciting gifts such as flat screen TVs, generators and refrigerators, among other high-end household items.

    Commenting on the return of the nationwide tour, Portfolio Manager – Mainstream, Lager and Stout brands, Nigerian Breweries, Emmanuel Agu said: “In our usual tradition of giving the best to Nigerians, we are glad to bring the thrills, fun and excitement of the Legend Real Deal Experience to the Federal Capital Territory. Besides giving the residents of Abuja an unforgettable experience, we will also be interacting with our consumers in this beautiful city and rewarding them with a great experience.”

    Also speaking, the headline act, M.I. Abaga, said, that he is super excited to be performing in Abuja. “While it’s definitely not my first time headlining a show in the city, performing in Abuja to my beautiful fans always excites me in ways I cannot easily express. So yes, I’m looking forward to it and can’t wait to thrill them in September,” he added.

    Part of the activities lined up for the event includes an online talent competition on Legend Extra Stout’s social media pages that will reward the winner with N50,000.

  • Be patient until my new project comes out”, MI appeals to fans

    Award winning rapper, Jude Abaga, also known as MI, has appealed to his fans to be patient until his new project comes out.

    The award winning rapper responded to a twitter user @hammer4u247 who asked “What is going on MI, are you working on any project right now?

    The rapper responded on his twitter handle @MI Abaga “Oh so many… be patient please.’’

    MI also known as Mr Incredible was born in Jos, Plateau State to Pastor and Mrs Abaga of Jukun descent from Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.

    He attended Baptist High School, Jos where his mother purchased basic music notations and later, a 7-key mini piano which launched him into the music world.

    The “Chairman’’ crooner has two brothers, Jesse Jagz who is also in the Nigerian and African music scene and Jason Abaga.

    M.I was later signed to the Chocolate City Company, a renowned music label in Abuja.

    This made him move from Jos city to the nation’s capital Abuja and also influenced the beginning of his successful career in the Nigerian music industry.

    The proficient producer, lyricist and songwriter had also received international recognition in South Africa from the popular Channel O music Award, MTVbase Awards and also the American BET Awards.

    M.I was appointed a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador in 2012 and also supported the Jos Peace campaign known as `Jostified campaign.’

    M.I a telecom giant ambassador has achieved worldwide recognition as part of the vanguard of the Afrobeats wave.

    His albums include, Talk about it in 2008, M.I 2 the movie in 2010, `The Chairman’ in 2014 and others

    Be patient until my new project comes out”, MI appeals to fans

    Award winning rapper, Jude Abaga, also known as MI, has appealed to his fans to be patient until his new project comes out.

    The award winning rapper responded to a twitter user @hammer4u247 who asked “What is going on MI, are you working on any project right now?

    The rapper responded on his twitter handle @MI Abaga “Oh so many… be patient please.’’

    MI also known as Mr Incredible was born in Jos, Plateau State to Pastor and Mrs Abaga of Jukun descent from Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.

    He attended Baptist High School, Jos where his mother purchased basic music notations and later, a 7-key mini piano which launched him into the music world.

    The “Chairman’’ crooner has two brothers, Jesse Jagz who is also in the Nigerian and African music scene and Jason Abaga.

    M.I was later signed to the Chocolate City Company, a renowned music label in Abuja.

    This made him move from Jos city to the nation’s capital Abuja and also influenced the beginning of his successful career in the Nigerian music industry.

    The proficient producer, lyricist and songwriter had also received international recognition in South Africa from the popular Channel O music Award, MTVbase Awards and also the American BET Awards.

    M.I was appointed a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador in 2012 and also supported the Jos Peace campaign known as `Jostified campaign.’

    M.I a telecom giant ambassador has achieved worldwide recognition as part of the vanguard of the Afrobeats wave.

    His albums include, Talk about it in 2008, M.I 2 the movie in 2010, `The Chairman’ in 2014 and others

    Be patient until my new project comes out”, MI appeals to fans

    Award winning rapper, Jude Abaga, also known as MI, has appealed to his fans to be patient until his new project comes out.

    The award winning rapper responded to a twitter user @hammer4u247 who asked “What is going on MI, are you working on any project right now?

    The rapper responded on his twitter handle @MI Abaga “Oh so many… be patient please.’’

    MI also known as Mr Incredible was born in Jos, Plateau State to Pastor and Mrs Abaga of Jukun descent from Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.

    He attended Baptist High School, Jos where his mother purchased basic music notations and later, a 7-key mini piano which launched him into the music world.

    The “Chairman’’ crooner has two brothers, Jesse Jagz who is also in the Nigerian and African music scene and Jason Abaga.

    M.I was later signed to the Chocolate City Company, a renowned music label in Abuja.

    This made him move from Jos city to the nation’s capital Abuja and also influenced the beginning of his successful career in the Nigerian music industry.

    The proficient producer, lyricist and songwriter had also received international recognition in South Africa from the popular Channel O music Award, MTVbase Awards and also the American BET Awards.

    M.I was appointed a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador in 2012 and also supported the Jos Peace campaign known as `Jostified campaign.’

    M.I a telecom giant ambassador has achieved worldwide recognition as part of the vanguard of the Afrobeats wave.

    His albums include, Talk about it in 2008, M.I 2 the movie in 2010, `The Chairman’ in 2014 and others

    Be patient until my new project comes out”, MI appeals to fans

    Award winning rapper, Jude Abaga, also known as MI, has appealed to his fans to be patient until his new project comes out.

    The award winning rapper responded to a twitter user @hammer4u247 who asked “What is going on MI, are you working on any project right now?

    The rapper responded on his twitter handle @MI Abaga “Oh so many… be patient please.’’

    MI also known as Mr Incredible was born in Jos, Plateau State to Pastor and Mrs Abaga of Jukun descent from Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.

    He attended Baptist High School, Jos where his mother purchased basic music notations and later, a 7-key mini piano which launched him into the music world.

    The “Chairman’’ crooner has two brothers, Jesse Jagz who is also in the Nigerian and African music scene and Jason Abaga.

    M.I was later signed to the Chocolate City Company, a renowned music label in Abuja.

    This made him move from Jos city to the nation’s capital Abuja and also influenced the beginning of his successful career in the Nigerian music industry.

    The proficient producer, lyricist and songwriter had also received international recognition in South Africa from the popular Channel O music Award, MTVbase Awards and also the American BET Awards.

    M.I was appointed a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador in 2012 and also supported the Jos Peace campaign known as `Jostified campaign.’

    M.I a telecom giant ambassador has achieved worldwide recognition as part of the vanguard of the Afrobeats wave.

    His albums include, Talk about it in 2008, M.I 2 the movie in 2010, `The Chairman’ in 2014 and others

    Be patient until my new project comes out”, MI appeals to fans

    Award winning rapper, Jude Abaga, also known as MI, has appealed to his fans to be patient until his new project comes out.

    The award winning rapper responded to a twitter user @hammer4u247 who asked “What is going on MI, are you working on any project right now?

    The rapper responded on his twitter handle @MI Abaga “Oh so many… be patient please.’’

    MI also known as Mr Incredible was born in Jos, Plateau State to Pastor and Mrs Abaga of Jukun descent from Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.

    He attended Baptist High School, Jos where his mother purchased basic music notations and later, a 7-key mini piano which launched him into the music world.

    The “Chairman’’ crooner has two brothers, Jesse Jagz who is also in the Nigerian and African music scene and Jason Abaga.

    M.I was later signed to the Chocolate City Company, a renowned music label in Abuja.

    This made him move from Jos city to the nation’s capital Abuja and also influenced the beginning of his successful career in the Nigerian music industry.

    The proficient producer, lyricist and songwriter had also received international recognition in South Africa from the popular Channel O music Award, MTVbase Awards and also the American BET Awards.

    M.I was appointed a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador in 2012 and also supported the Jos Peace campaign known as `Jostified campaign.’

    M.I a telecom giant ambassador has achieved worldwide recognition as part of the vanguard of the Afrobeats wave.

    His albums include, Talk about it in 2008, M.I 2 the movie in 2010, `The Chairman’ in 2014 and others

    Be patient until my new project comes out”, MI appeals to fans

    Award winning rapper, Jude Abaga, also known as MI, has appealed to his fans to be patient until his new project comes out.

    The award winning rapper responded to a twitter user @hammer4u247 who asked “What is going on MI, are you working on any project right now?

    The rapper responded on his twitter handle @MI Abaga “Oh so many… be patient please.’’

    MI also known as Mr Incredible was born in Jos, Plateau State to Pastor and Mrs Abaga of Jukun descent from Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.

    He attended Baptist High School, Jos where his mother purchased basic music notations and later, a 7-key mini piano which launched him into the music world.

    The “Chairman’’ crooner has two brothers, Jesse Jagz who is also in the Nigerian and African music scene and Jason Abaga.

    M.I was later signed to the Chocolate City Company, a renowned music label in Abuja.

    This made him move from Jos city to the nation’s capital Abuja and also influenced the beginning of his successful career in the Nigerian music industry.

    The proficient producer, lyricist and songwriter had also received international recognition in South Africa from the popular Channel O music Award, MTVbase Awards and also the American BET Awards.

    M.I was appointed a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador in 2012 and also supported the Jos Peace campaign known as `Jostified campaign.’

    M.I a telecom giant ambassador has achieved worldwide recognition as part of the vanguard of the Afrobeats wave.

    His albums include, Talk about it in 2008, M.I 2 the movie in 2010, `The Chairman’ in 2014 and others

    Be patient until my new project comes out”, MI appeals to fans

    Award winning rapper, Jude Abaga, also known as MI, has appealed to his fans to be patient until his new project comes out.

    The award winning rapper responded to a twitter user @hammer4u247 who asked “What is going on MI, are you working on any project right now?

    The rapper responded on his twitter handle @MI Abaga “Oh so many… be patient please.’’

    MI also known as Mr Incredible was born in Jos, Plateau State to Pastor and Mrs Abaga of Jukun descent from Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.

    He attended Baptist High School, Jos where his mother purchased basic music notations and later, a 7-key mini piano which launched him into the music world.

    The “Chairman’’ crooner has two brothers, Jesse Jagz who is also in the Nigerian and African music scene and Jason Abaga.

    M.I was later signed to the Chocolate City Company, a renowned music label in Abuja.

    This made him move from Jos city to the nation’s capital Abuja and also influenced the beginning of his successful career in the Nigerian music industry.

    The proficient producer, lyricist and songwriter had also received international recognition in South Africa from the popular Channel O music Award, MTVbase Awards and also the American BET Awards.

    M.I was appointed a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador in 2012 and also supported the Jos Peace campaign known as `Jostified campaign.’

    M.I a telecom giant ambassador has achieved worldwide recognition as part of the vanguard of the Afrobeats wave.

    His albums include, Talk about it in 2008, M.I 2 the movie in 2010, `The Chairman’ in 2014 and others

    Be patient until my new project comes out”, MI appeals to fans

    Award winning rapper, Jude Abaga, also known as MI, has appealed to his fans to be patient until his new project comes out.

    The award winning rapper responded to a twitter user @hammer4u247 who asked “What is going on MI, are you working on any project right now?

    The rapper responded on his twitter handle @MI Abaga “Oh so many… be patient please.’’

    MI also known as Mr Incredible was born in Jos, Plateau State to Pastor and Mrs Abaga of Jukun descent from Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.

    He attended Baptist High School, Jos where his mother purchased basic music notations and later, a 7-key mini piano which launched him into the music world.

    The “Chairman’’ crooner has two brothers, Jesse Jagz who is also in the Nigerian and African music scene and Jason Abaga.

    M.I was later signed to the Chocolate City Company, a renowned music label in Abuja.

    This made him move from Jos city to the nation’s capital Abuja and also influenced the beginning of his successful career in the Nigerian music industry.

    The proficient producer, lyricist and songwriter had also received international recognition in South Africa from the popular Channel O music Award, MTVbase Awards and also the American BET Awards.

    M.I was appointed a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador in 2012 and also supported the Jos Peace campaign known as `Jostified campaign.’

    M.I a telecom giant ambassador has achieved worldwide recognition as part of the vanguard of the Afrobeats wave.

    His albums include, Talk about it in 2008, M.I 2 the movie in 2010, `The Chairman’ in 2014 and others

    Be patient until my new project comes out”, MI appeals to fans

    Award winning rapper, Jude Abaga, also known as MI, has appealed to his fans to be patient until his new project comes out.

    The award winning rapper responded to a twitter user @hammer4u247 who asked “What is going on MI, are you working on any project right now?

    The rapper responded on his twitter handle @MI Abaga “Oh so many… be patient please.’’

    MI also known as Mr Incredible was born in Jos, Plateau State to Pastor and Mrs Abaga of Jukun descent from Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.

    He attended Baptist High School, Jos where his mother purchased basic music notations and later, a 7-key mini piano which launched him into the music world.

    The “Chairman’’ crooner has two brothers, Jesse Jagz who is also in the Nigerian and African music scene and Jason Abaga.

    M.I was later signed to the Chocolate City Company, a renowned music label in Abuja.

    This made him move from Jos city to the nation’s capital Abuja and also influenced the beginning of his successful career in the Nigerian music industry.

    The proficient producer, lyricist and songwriter had also received international recognition in South Africa from the popular Channel O music Award, MTVbase Awards and also the American BET Awards.

    M.I was appointed a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador in 2012 and also supported the Jos Peace campaign known as `Jostified campaign.’

    M.I a telecom giant ambassador has achieved worldwide recognition as part of the vanguard of the Afrobeats wave.

    His albums include, Talk about it in 2008, M.I 2 the movie in 2010, `The Chairman’ in 2014 and others

    Be patient until my new project comes out”, MI appeals to fans

    Award winning rapper, Jude Abaga, also known as MI, has appealed to his fans to be patient until his new project comes out.

    The award winning rapper responded to a twitter user @hammer4u247 who asked “What is going on MI, are you working on any project right now?

    The rapper responded on his twitter handle @MI Abaga “Oh so many… be patient please.’’

    MI also known as Mr Incredible was born in Jos, Plateau State to Pastor and Mrs Abaga of Jukun descent from Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.

    He attended Baptist High School, Jos where his mother purchased basic music notations and later, a 7-key mini piano which launched him into the music world.

    The “Chairman’’ crooner has two brothers, Jesse Jagz who is also in the Nigerian and African music scene and Jason Abaga.

    M.I was later signed to the Chocolate City Company, a renowned music label in Abuja.

    This made him move from Jos city to the nation’s capital Abuja and also influenced the beginning of his successful career in the Nigerian music industry.

    The proficient producer, lyricist and songwriter had also received international recognition in South Africa from the popular Channel O music Award, MTVbase Awards and also the American BET Awards.

    M.I was appointed a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador in 2012 and also supported the Jos Peace campaign known as `Jostified campaign.’

    M.I a telecom giant ambassador has achieved worldwide recognition as part of the vanguard of the Afrobeats wave.

    His albums include, Talk about it in 2008, M.I 2 the movie in 2010, `The Chairman’ in 2014 and others

     

  • MI’s top 10

    MI’s top 10

    Jude Abaga, popularly called MI, is considered one of Africa’s biggest hip-hop artistes. The multiple award-winning hip hop sensation tells Adetutu Audu his favourite things.

    Favourite

    fashion designer

    Louis Vuitton

     

    Favourite

    shoe designer

    Louis Vuitton

     

    Favourite

    Designer

    sunglasses

    Tom Ford

     

    Favourite food

    Pounded yam with egusi, ogbono and

    goat meat

     

    Favourite

    designer belt

    Gucci

     

    Favourite

    perfume

    2-1-2 by

    Carolina Herrera

     

    Favourite

    holiday spot

    Cape Town,

    South Africa

     

    Favourite car

    Bentley

     

    Favourite

    wristwatch

    designer

    Rolex

     

    Favourite

    underwear

    designer

    Calvin Klein

  • Why I don’t hang out with POLITICIANS–MI ABAGA

    Why I don’t hang out with POLITICIANS–MI ABAGA

    If the rap genre was a boxing ring, then, Jude Abaga, aka MI, would probably be the undisputed champion in Nigeria. So far, he has two albums to his credit and two mix tapes titled Illegal Music 1 & 2. But even as he keeps making waves in the music industry, MI insists that he is passionate about discovering and nurturing younger talents. OVWE MEDEME recently caught up with him at the Lagos office of Beat FM, where he talked about his next album, politics and other issues.

    WHAT should we expect from your forthcoming album?

    My album titled The Chairman will be released on October 30. I have decided about it; it has been a long time coming.

    You have been talking about releasing the album since last year; so, what is really responsible for the delay?

    I’ve been apologising to my fans everywhere I go. It took a long time to record. I wanted a certain standard and it took a long time for me to attain that. Also, there are some factors that have caused the delay.

    For instance, last year, I was very busy. I tried to record, but I was a judge on the GloX Factor competition; I was also working on all the ambassadorships I was a part of last year and I was touring and travelling for shows too. I was very busy last year, so I wasn’t able to do much about the album. So, this year, I just took time off to work on it. If you noticed, I haven’t been anywhere this year; I have been hiding.

    In terms of style, your last two albums were quite different from each other. What are  you promising your fans in this one?

    At the end of the day, when I go to the studio, I don’t plan that I am going to do a different album. I just go in, open my heart and then whatever comes out, I accept it. What happens is, after you are done recording several songs, you just pick the ones you like most. That is what I’ve done with this album; so, I expect it to come out differently. It is really an album that is meant to inspire young people out there, telling them that no matter what their dream is, value should be added to it. If you believe in it and work hard, you will achieve anything.

    What did you visit Beat FM today?

    I just came in because I am a friend of the house. They just called me to come and help them, as they give out a plot of land to an amazing young man; so, I came to support him. I think it is a nice initiative. They stand by their words and that is commendable.

    What is the situation of things in Chocolate City at the moment, against the backdrop of the recent crisis that rocked the outfit?

    Chocolate City is standing on the shoulders of an incredible leader, Audu Makori, who is the CEO. He is a great guy and has been working so hard this year. In fact, he is involved with government and the Law. He is an activist and is doing so many things. So, the way it is, Chocolate City is founded on a great partnership and good brotherhood. Though some of our brothers have left to thread new paths, we still have Ice Prince, MI and a host of other artistes there too. There is still a lot of friendship that holds Chocolate City together.

    How hard hit was the label when Jesse Jags and Brymo walked out?

    I think when Jesse left, it was a different relationship than when Brymo left. Generally, the whole affair was very messy, but we had it easier than a lot of other people, if you look at Mohits and the other labels that had issues. It is a very tough and competitive industry. It is easy for people to write and talk about it, but it is very painful when you are inside. We just wish everybody well in this industry.

    Does the split have anything to do with the delay in your album release?

    Actually, it did, but it is only about the recording and not any other thing. When you are used to recording with people and you don’t have the opportunity to record with them as much, things change.

    At some point, I wanted to record by myself, but along the way, I discovered that I needed people to help me. But Jesse and Ice Prince are so busy now. All the producers we came up with are all big stars now, so I had to look elsewhere. Another thing is, I like to bring younger artistes up. That is always a thing I like to do. Discovering those people has its own way of taking up time.

    How far have you gone with that?

    That is MI consistently. I’m always trying to look for the young talents and bring them up. I have been involved in so many people’s careers and I think it is a blessing from God to provide me with the opportunity to do what I do. I also believe that if you bless people, God blesses you back. That will never stop for me. I will never stop helping young talents.

    Are you looking at releasing Illegal Music 3?

    I am toying with the idea. I think that maybe I should move on and do something else. There is always going to be something else to do. My albums are made for the general market. For Nigeria, I don’t really go hard. So, I think there is always something hard core that I will do for the real fans. I don’t know if it will be called Illegal Music 3, but if it is, it will be the last one.

    Another general election is around the corner; so, what will you be doing?

    First of all, I already started sending out my own messages for the elections and that is the King James campaign. I’m not talking about the song. I have the pictures online. I tell people not to just vote. Ask yourself what kind of leaders you want so that when they talk to you, you are prepared. The youths of this country form about 60% of the population. We make the decision; nobody else does.

    Is it right to say that you deliberately delayed your album release to coincide with the election period?

    I kind of despise politics. If you notice very well, you will never see me hanging around any politician. You will never see me in their houses, taking pictures with them and all that.

    What then is your view about artistes who are going into politics?

    I think it is okay. If they are seeking elective offices because they want to serve the people, if their heart is there and it is not for money, then it is commendable.

    You recently said you were leaving music scene…

    That was a publicity stunt.

  • I’m open to criticism, says M.I

    I’m open to criticism, says M.I

    With the launch of his album in a few days to come, Chocolate City recording act, Jude Abaga popularly known as M.I, has said that his songs are open to criticism because, “critics make the music industry up and doing.”

    The rap heavyweight who recently released a single, King James, off his forthcoming album, spoke at the M.I Leadership Summit which took place at the Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    “Shoutout to everyone that is active on the Nigerian entertainment scene. I’d rather have 1000 people say they hate my song than 50 people say they like it. The reason I said that is because the conversation gets things moving,” he said.

    Otherwise called Mr Incredible, Abaga has won several awards, including the MTV Africa Music Awards 2009. In 2010, he was nominated for BET Awards for the Best International Act Category.

    MI’s popularity is reported to have dwindled after his second album M.I2 dropped. Fans complained that he had grown lyrically weak, but perhaps these criticisms are what he said make his coming album thick.