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Michael Adebayo Olayinka popularly known as Ruger is a Nigerian Afro-dancehall singer and songwriter. The artiste, who rose to fame in 2021 with the song titled, ‘Bounce’, shares his favourite things with OLAITAN GANIU.

Favorite food

Any food with enough plantain.

Favourite colour

Purple, black, white and any mature colours.

Favorite perfume

I am a lover of fragrances. Hugo Boss, Tom Ford, Louis Vuitton any good scents for men.

Favourite designer

My favourite designer’s wears cuts across the continent. Nike, Gucci, Adidas, Dior and other unique brands.

Favourite hairdo

Fade haircut

Favourite sports

 I love playing and watching football.

Favourite relaxation

I love sleeping a lot in my room. 

I enjoy watching Netflix and composing songs.

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Favourite accessories

I don’t have any favourite accessories. I love good things.

Favourite song

All my songs from Bounce, Asiwaju to Jay Jay.

Favourite car

Lamborghini, Range Rover, Mercedez  Benz.

Singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has stated that he has no intention of rebranding or changing his lyrical style anytime soon. 

Known for his heartbreak songs, Ruger declared himself the “heartbreak master” and “toxic relationship master” during a recent Instagram live session with fans.

Ruger clarified that despite his lyrics being labelled a certain way, he loves women and treats them with kindness and respect. 

Read Also: Ruger: Relationships don’t work for me  

He maintained that his music is a reflection of his artistry and that he won’t change who he is to appease critics.

He said: “I’m not undergoing any rebranding anytime soon. I am the heartbreak master, the toxic relationship master, the scattered relationship master. So, you can’t change who I am.

“I am not undergoing any rebranding soon. So, if you come for my lyrics saying this and that…No, I love women.

“Women know that I love them. I love women with my whole heart. I’m very nice and sweet to women. Every woman I have been with knows that I am nice and sweet to them”.

Popular singer, Ruger, has opened up about his struggles with relationships, admitting they are not suited for him.  

In a recent interview on Naija FM, the artist shared that while he often feels a natural inclination toward serious relationships, his interest tends to fade over time. 

He noted that his priority is his well-being and acknowledged that relationships do not contribute to his happiness.  

“I am a loverboy, but I’ve come to understand that relationships don’t work for me,” Ruger said. “When I see a girl, my first instinct is to think about how I can get serious with her, but eventually, I just become unserious all of a sudden.”  

In his interactions with female fans, Ruger clarified that he maintains strict professional boundaries.

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He emphasised that his engagement with fans is limited to the stage and does not extend to personal relationships.  

He said: “Honestly, no! The most I can give my female fan on stage is a flower. It’s like we’re working together; that’s how it is for me. I don’t take it beyond the stage, we work together.”

In addition to discussing his personal life, Ruger reflected on his music career, expressing gratitude for the blessings he had received. 

He acknowledged the challenges he faced in the past and the responsibilities he now has, including providing for his family and team. 

“I don’t want to go back to the streets; I have to take care of my family. It wasn’t easy when I started, and it’s still not easy now. I pay people’s salaries now. I pay for a lot of things, and I’m planning a lot of things by myself. God has just been blessing my efforts.

“I don’t want to go back to the streets; I have to take care of my family. It wasn’t easy when I started, and it’s still not easy now. I pay people’s salaries now. I pay for a lot of things, and I’m planning a lot of things by myself. God has just been blessing my efforts”, he said.

Afrobeats singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka, aka Ruger, has voiced frustration with the music industry. 

He expressed concerns that untalented artists gain popularity through extensive promotion, regardless of their lack of skill.

Ruger criticised the industry’s emphasis on promotion over talent, stating that money can buy fame despite an artist’s shortcomings. 

He also targeted the excessive use of autotunes, particularly during live performances, which he believes compromises authenticity.

According to Ruger, the situation has been hurting him, as he values genuine talents and artistic expression. 

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He emphasised that he doesn’t rely on autotunes, proud to showcase his raw talent.

He wrote on X: “The music scene has been hurting me coz no matter how shit an artist is, once there’s money for hype, Otilo.

“Now, let’s talk about the gaddamn autotunes on the mic when y’all perform. Next time, tell your engineer to shut it down when you’re about to speak coz you be speaking in Tunez wahalaaaaaa. Well, Ruger don’t need that shit. thank you,” he wrote.

Singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has shared the reasons behind his high demand for live shows.

According to him, his unique stage presence sets him apart from his colleagues.

Ruger emphasised that being a successful performer requires more than just having hit songs.

He believes that an artist’s personality plays a crucial role in captivating audiences.

He stressed that having hit songs alone is insufficient, citing that an artist can have numerous hits and still struggle to engage a crowd.

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On his X handle, he wrote: “Let me explain to you why I get booked so much. I don’t come on stage to sing (of which I know l’m so good at) I bring my whole fucking personality on stage it’s not a joke

“It’s not by having hit songs, you can have a million hit songs and still be clueless on stage at a 200-capacity venue.”

In another tweet, he expressed: “Now, let’s talk about the gaddamn autotunes on the mic when y’all perform. Next time, tell your engineer to shut it down when you’re about to speak coz you be speaking in Tunez wahalaaaaaa. Well, Ruger don’t need that shit. thank you”.

Singer Ruger has announced his readiness to tie the knot during his performance at the Afronation Festival in Portugal.

He asked the crowd if they thought he was ready for marriage but they responded with skepticism. 

Undeterred, Ruger insisted that he has undergone a transformation and is now prepared for marriage. 

“I think I’m ready for marriage. I am a changed man now,” he said.

This declaration comes after his previous statement that he can love multiple women simultaneously and falls in love easily when showered with gifts and compliments.

Afrobeats singer Ruger revealed in an interview on “The Road Show” on Cool FM the last time he drove was in 2023 after he got into an accident. 

According to him, the accident occurred at night in Lagos when the car tumbled three times.

“The last time I drove in Lagos I had an accident. It was at night, we were playing around when it happened and nobody actually knows about it. 

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“This is the first time I’m talking about it. The car tumbled like 3 times but everyone was okay. This was last year by the way,” he said.

Although the accident was severe, Ruger and his friends survived without any major injury.

Singer Ruger has opened up about his decision to put an end to his long-standing feud with fellow artist BNXN.

In an interview with Beats FM 99.9, Ruger attributed the conflict to fan comparisons, which he believes can be both harmful and necessary for the music industry.

He emphasised that instead of focusing on comparisons, they chose to prioritise creating good music together, leading to their collaborative EP “RnB”.

Ruger also discussed the inspiration behind his latest singles “Luv Again” and “Make Way”, highlighting the importance of pushing quality music in a crowded industry where some artists rely on financial backing rather than talent.

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He said: “Comparison is a killer of joy, but it’s necessary for the game. This is what is entertaining these people. The arguments and all that.”

“We looked beyond that (the comparisons) and asked ‘How can we push good music together?’ Because there’s a lot of distractions now in the music space.

“Some people are releasing things that are not good, but they are using money to push it and it’s flying. If you look at the ‘RnB’ project, it’s very good music”.