MI Abaga
Name: MI Abaga
Birthdate: October 4, 1981
Birthplace: Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Occupation: Rapper, Record Producer, Entrepreneur, Label Executive
Jude Abaga, professionally known as MI Abaga, is a pioneering Nigerian rapper celebrated for elevating African hip-hop.
He gained prominence in 2006 with the single "Crowd Mentality" and solidified his status with the 2008 debut album Talk About It. His subsequent albums, including MI 2: The Movie (2010) and The Chairman (2014), showcased his lyrical prowess and versatility.
As CEO of Chocolate City from 2015 to 2019, MI nurtured talents like Blaqbonez and CKay. In 2020, he founded Incredible Music and the creative agency TASCK, focusing on social impact and youth empowerment.
Awards
MI Abaga's contributions have earned him numerous accolades:
MTV Africa Music Awards: Best New Act (2009)
The Headies: Best Rap Album (MI 2, 2011), Lyricist on the Roll (2008, 2018), Best Rap Single (2018)
City People Entertainment Awards: Musician of the Year (2010)
The Future Awards: Musician of the Year (2010)
BET Awards: Nominated for Best International Act (2010)
MI Abaga's top songs
- "Safe" (feat. Djinee): A satirical take on Nigerian music trends.
- "One Naira" (feat. Waje): A romantic ballad celebrating love over material wealth.
- "Action Film" (feat. Brymo): A high-energy track emphasising self-confidence.
- "Anoti": A fan-favourite known for its catchy hook.
- "Number One" (feat. Flavour): A fusion of highlife and hip-hop asserting his dominance.
- "You Rappers Should Fix Up Your Lives": A call to action for Nigerian rappers to elevate their craft.
- "Undisputed": A declaration of his unrivalled status in the rap scene.
- "Human Being" (feat. 2Baba & Sound Sultan): A reflective piece on the pressures of fame.
- "Crowd Mentality": His breakout single that introduced his unique style.
- "King James": A bold assertion of his position in the rap hierarchy.
