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Singer Ruger has asserted that there are fewer than five genuinely talented musicians in Nigeria.

Although he did not name those he considers talented, he confidently included himself in that group.

In an interview with Cool FM Lagos, he stated: “I’m not the biggest artist in Nigeria, but talent-wise, I’m standing somewhere there. We are not up to five.”

He further explained that many artists are just singing for “cruise” whereas he and the few talented artists are focused on creating meaningful music.

“I don’t want to say where I am on the list but I’m there. It’s not up to five. Most people are just singing for cruise but we [the talented artists], we make music.”

In addition to his statement on talent, Ruger also shared his surprise and delight at discovering a large following in Israel.

He revealed that he recently sold out a 7,000-capacity venue in the country, showcasing his international appeal. 

Singer Ruger has clapped back at a fan who mocked him for not having a hit song since leaving his former record label, Jonzing World.

The fan had taken to social media to taunt Ruger, saying he had failed to produce a hit song since his departure from the label.

Responding, he fired back, turning the tables on the troll with a savage response, “No hit for Jonzing since I left Jonzing”.

Read Also: BNXN, Ruger discuss joint album two years after beef

The drama comes just months after Ruger left Jonzing World, citing exploitation and dissatisfaction with his contract.

The singer had claimed that his money was being used to fund new artists, leading to a bitter split with the label.

Unlike Wizkid and Davido, Bnxn and Ruger have decided to squash their beef on social media.

Barely two years after engaging in a social media beef, Nigerian Afrobeats stars Daniel Benson aka Bnxn and Michael Adebayo aka Ruger have decided to work on a joint album.

The Afropop stars decided to squash their beef and come together on a new album, ‘RnB.’

The two had been taking shots at one another on X back in August 2022 and when Bnxn won the Next Rated Award at the Headies 2022 in September 2022, the beef became more heated with fans taking sides.

“In Nigeria, the excessive stanship is real. If you like an artist or you feel an artist is your fave, you almost go to every extent to prove it — even if that means fighting somebody else that says otherwise. That was the primary reason,” said BNXN.

In a recent interview, the ‘Gwagwalada’ singer thinks the whole thing was unnecessary and was blown out of proportion.

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On their collaboration, Ruger said, “You know most Afrobeats artists, they’re always about gyration, enjoyment – let’s make songs people will party to, let’s talk about enjoyment and money and that. We’re talking about everything! Go back to our projects, we talk about everything, we talk about relationships. Most artists in Naija don’t talk about relationships like that, they talk about ‘your body’s banging, you’re fine, you’re this’ but we’re saying the deeper things. As much as the whole world is appreciating that part, I think Nigerians have to actually appreciate that about us, because when we go outside the country that’s what they love about us.”

On his part, Bnxn said, “This project shows synergy at its finest. It shows quality, it shows the real essence of collaboration – how to bounce off each other, how to learn from each other, how to pick this and flow off what this person [did]. It’s like a relay race but we’re only coming first, you feel me. You gotta understand from the beginning to the end of every record, it’s a crazy collaborative process, from the artists to the producers, so I am beyond proud of this project. It’s why the last song we said “Not Done.”

Singer Ruger has suggested that Afrobeats stars Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy collaborate on a song instead of competing with one another.

The Blown Boy boss expressed optimism that the trio’s collaboration and joint world tour would be a defining moment not just for them but for the Afrobeats genre.

Speaking in the latest episode of Madame Joyce’s ‘Cocktails & Takeaways’ podcast, Ruger said he and BNXN would co-write the song. 

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He said: “I feel like Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy should do one song and a tour together. They don’t have to do a project. One song and a world tour together. It’s going to be the greatest thing ever.

“Me and BNXN would be co-writers of the song.”

Nigerian Musician, Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger has hinted about fallout with his label boss, Jonzing World.

The 24-year-old singer expressed gratitude towards his former record label, Jonzing World, for bringing him into the limelight.

He, however, asserted that he won’t be renewing his contract with the label, stressing that his brand is not being pushed as much as he wanted.

He alleged that his former record label boss, D’Prince, had abandoned him and used his music earnings to hunt for new talents.

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Ruger shared this development in a post on his X page, where he wrote: “As much as I’m very appreciative of the fact that Jonzing World introduced me to the world, I just couldn’t continue with them because they got too comfortable with the money they were making from me and couldn’t push me further as I wanted to be pushed. I was supposed to renegotiate the contract but I couldn’t imagine 5 years more without action.

“Dey use my money Dey fund new artist, leaving me in the dark, not being transparent. I just laugh, how e be now.

“I complained, I got angry, some people tell me say no be so dem Dey do things. I still go back HQ go collect fake hugs and handshakes. Nothing still changes. I wan mad. Many things to talk but dem fit go wait for me for Ikoyi Link Bridge stab me wotowoto.”

Afro-pop singer, Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger has stated that he can’t be romantically involved with a jobless lady. 

The singer, who said he had been unlucky with relationships, said he is still open to a committed relationship but added that he can’t date a liability.

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He disclosed this in the latest episode of the Bahd And Boujee Podcast co-hosted by reality star Tolanibaj and actress Moet Abebe.

He said: “I want to see if I can actually be committed to someone. But I can’t date a jobless girl.”

Singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has recounted his ordeal with colleague, BNXN, regretting how he body-shamed him in the past.

The Nation reported that Ruger body-shamed BNXN during their social media war in 2022.

However, featuring as a guest in the latest episode of the Bahd And Boujee Podcast co-hosted by reality star Tolanibaj and actress Moet Abebe, Ruger said he regretted his action.

“I feel bad that I body shamed BNXN (Buju), I regret it,” he said.

Read Also: Ruger, BNXN end beef with release of ‘Romeo Must Die’ song

Ruger and BNXN have since squashed their beef after the former exited his former record label, D’Prince’s Jonzing World, and launched his own imprint, Blown Boy Entertainment.

The duo recently released a collaborative song titled, ‘Romeo Must Die.’

Sensational singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka popularly known as Ruger has declared that if given an opportunity, he’d woo billionaire heiress, Florence Otedola better known as DJ Cuppy.

Ruger made this daring statement in an interview with Tolanibaj and Moet Abebe on their Bahd & Boujee podcast.

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He further stated that he was at a point in his life when he was actively seeking for love and did not want to be toxic anymore.

He revealed that he was open to finding love and also open to nurturing it.

Afrobeats singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka popularly known as Ruger has revealed how he has been involved in a threesome with two ladies. 

In an interview with Tolanibaj and Moet Abebe, Ruger shared a particular sexual conquest of his that he has cinched in his bedpost.

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He said that while he had not tried every aspect of s3x like an orgy, he had been involved in a threesome involving a black and a white girl.