M.I Abaga – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:33:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png M.I Abaga – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 I Was Asked To Step Off Headies Red Carpet Because Of Omotola Jalade – M.I Abaga https://www.theinfostride.com/i-was-asked-to-step-off-headies-red-carpet-because-of-omotola-jalade-m-i-abaga/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-was-asked-to-step-off-headies-red-carpet-because-of-omotola-jalade-m-i-abaga/#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:40:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472775 Popular rapper M.I Abaga has recounted how he was chased off the red carpet at the 2008 Headies Awards. He recently revealed that he was asked to leave the red carpet so Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde could take photos. Speaking during an interview with Vbyz TV Cartel, MI said that the incident happened when he [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-was-asked-to-step-off-headies-red-carpet-because-of-omotola-jalade-m-i-abaga/feed/ 0 I Refuse To Compromise My Financial Health To Impress Fans – M.I Abaga https://www.theinfostride.com/i-refuse-to-compromise-my-financial-health-to-impress-fans-m-i-abaga/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-refuse-to-compromise-my-financial-health-to-impress-fans-m-i-abaga/#respond Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:20:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472090 Veteran rapper M.I. Abaga has opened up on how he reacts to broke-shaming from fans. The “Safe” crooner recently revealed that he refuses to compromise his financial health just to impress others. Speaking during an interview with the press, M.I. said that trying to meet fans’ unrealistic expectations can be dangerous, so he does not [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-refuse-to-compromise-my-financial-health-to-impress-fans-m-i-abaga/feed/ 0 M.I Abaga Is A Rat And A Fence-Sitter – Odumodublvck https://www.theinfostride.com/m-i-abaga-is-a-rat-and-a-fence-sitter-odumodublvck/ https://www.theinfostride.com/m-i-abaga-is-a-rat-and-a-fence-sitter-odumodublvck/#respond Sat, 01 Nov 2025 23:20:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470588 Popular rapper Odumodublvck has said that he no longer respects hip-hop veteran M.I Abaga. He recently described Mister Incredible as a “fence-sitter,” and fans have been reacting. In a series of angry posts on X, Odumodu labelled the “One Naira” crooner a short man devil and a rat. According to him, he is very disappointed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/m-i-abaga-is-a-rat-and-a-fence-sitter-odumodublvck/feed/ 0 My Marriage Rescued Me From Loneliness – M.I Abaga https://www.theinfostride.com/my-marriage-rescued-me-from-loneliness-m-i-abaga/ https://www.theinfostride.com/my-marriage-rescued-me-from-loneliness-m-i-abaga/#respond Sun, 24 Aug 2025 11:50:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465858 Popular rapper M.I. Abaga has said that his wife was his first investor. He recently revealed that she is his most honest critic, and fans have been reacting. Speaking on The Podcast Network’s “Outside The Box,” the lyricist shared that his wife supported his TASCK creative with a huge cheque at the very beginning, long [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/my-marriage-rescued-me-from-loneliness-m-i-abaga/feed/ 0 Eedris Abdulkareem Is The King Of Conscious Music – M.I Abaga https://www.theinfostride.com/eedris-abdulkareem-is-the-king-of-conscious-music-m-i-abaga/ https://www.theinfostride.com/eedris-abdulkareem-is-the-king-of-conscious-music-m-i-abaga/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:40:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461407 Popular rapper M.I. Abaga has come out to hail Eedris Abdulkareem, Burna Boy and VeryDarkMan for their shared qualities of bravery and activism. He recently praised Eedris Abdulkareem’s fearless approach to addressing societal issues with his songs. According to him, Eedris’ hit song “Mr Lecturer” will forever be the epitome of conscious artistry, and he [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/eedris-abdulkareem-is-the-king-of-conscious-music-m-i-abaga/feed/ 0 Drake Has The Talent To Make A Successful Comeback Album – M.I Abaga https://www.theinfostride.com/drake-has-the-talent-to-make-a-successful-comeback-album-m-i-abaga/ https://www.theinfostride.com/drake-has-the-talent-to-make-a-successful-comeback-album-m-i-abaga/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:00:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=406912 Popular Nigerian rapper, M.I. Abaga has come out to speak on the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. He recently had his say during an interview on Afropolitan, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Kendrick Lamar wasn’t in his top 10 greatest rappers ever before the beef, but he is top 3 now, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/drake-has-the-talent-to-make-a-successful-comeback-album-m-i-abaga/feed/ 0 M.I Abaga, Eniola Mafe Tie The Knot In Lagos https://www.theinfostride.com/m-i-abaga-eniola-mafe-tie-the-knot-in-lagos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/m-i-abaga-eniola-mafe-tie-the-knot-in-lagos/#respond Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:20:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=332929 The traditional wedding between rapper, M.I Abaga and Eniola Mafe has come and gone. Recall that the couple announced their engagement earlier this year and also released their pre-wedding photos. Friends, family, and celebrities celebrated with the couple at their traditional wedding that took place in Lagos yesterday, and photos have emerged. Check the couple [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/m-i-abaga-eniola-mafe-tie-the-knot-in-lagos/feed/ 0 M.I Abaga Is Cunning, I Love Jesse Jags – Vector https://www.theinfostride.com/m-i-abaga-is-cunning-i-love-jesse-jags-vector/ Fri, 29 Nov 2019 13:20:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242101 Popular rapper, Vector Tha Viper has said he can never collaborate with M.I Abaga whom he presently has beef with. With the hype surrounding their war, a fan asked Vector recently if he won’t mind recording with M.I, and he replied, “I don’t like cunning people. It ruins things.” He added that Jesse Jagz remains [...]

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]]> I Accept The Challenge Of A Rap Battle With M.I Abaga — Vector https://www.theinfostride.com/i-accept-the-challenge-of-a-rap-battle-with-m-i-abaga-vector/ Sat, 19 Oct 2019 11:49:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=238828 As the beef continues between Nigerian rappers, M.I Abaga and Vector took a different turn with A-Q’s “Distractions 2 (Vector diss)” days back, Nigerians called for a face-off in a rap battle at Eko Hotels and Suites. On the 16th of October, Willie XO and Hushpuppi reacted by saying they will put 40 million on [...]

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]]> M.I Abaga, 2Baba, Teni And More Campaign Against Vote Buying https://www.theinfostride.com/m-i-abaga-2baba-teni-and-more-campaign-against-vote-buying/ Sun, 03 Feb 2019 02:12:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=226314 It is politics time in Nigeria as we near the long-awaited 2019 general elections. Campaigns have filled our ears and eyes and votes are set to decide who the next President, Governors, Senators would be. Being aware that political seasons come with political atrocities like vote-buying, musicians in Nigeria are doing their part to raise [...]

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]]> M.I Abaga Keeps Dazzling https://www.theinfostride.com/m-i-abaga-keeps-dazzling/ Thu, 19 Apr 2018 22:32:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205238 M.I Abaga is chilling with fresh inspiration and we know this because he just reminded us of the release of his fourth studio album, as promised. The rapper shared the news via his Twitter page today, Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Recall that on Thursday, February 8, 2018, M.I let the goodies out of the bag [...]

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]]> M.I Abaga Set To Drop His Fourth Studio Album https://www.theinfostride.com/m-i-abaga-set-to-drop-his-fourth-studio-album/ Thu, 19 Apr 2018 22:30:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205231 M.I Abaga is chilling with fresh inspiration and we know this because he just reminded us of the release of his fourth studio album, as promised. The rapper shared the news via his Twitter page today, Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Recall that on Thursday, February 8, 2018, M.I let the goodies out of the bag [...]

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]]> DSF Was Lying In The Shola-Fapson Saga – M.I Abaga https://www.theinfostride.com/dsf-was-lying-in-the-shola-fapson-saga-m-i-abaga/ Sat, 03 Mar 2018 13:56:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=201274 M.I Abaga says he thinks Dorcas Shola-Fapson and the Taxify driver who was accused of assaulting the actress are both saying the truth. “I saw two people telling the truth. I didn’t think that for the driver’s story to be correct, DSF needed to be lying. I didn’t think that for DSF’s story to be [...]

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]]> Both Dorcas Shola-Fapson And The Driver Did Not Lie – M.I Abaga https://www.theinfostride.com/both-dorcas-shola-fapson-and-the-driver-did-not-lie-m-i-abaga/ Wed, 28 Feb 2018 10:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=200984 M.I Abaga says he thinks Dorcas Shola-Fapson and the Taxify driver who was accused of assaulting the actress are both saying the truth. “I saw two people telling the truth. I didn’t think that for the driver’s story to be correct, DSF needed to be lying. I didn’t think that for DSF’s story to be [...]

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]]> M.I Abaga Hosts Pool Party In Lekki https://www.theinfostride.com/m-i-abaga-hosts-pool-party-in-lekki/ Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:41:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=200417 To celebrate the release of his 7 project, “Rendezvous,” M.I hosted a pool party. The invite-only event, held on Saturday, February 17, 2018, in Lekki, Lagos. M.I hosted the event, with drinks, music, and food. In attendance were friends, family and colleagues. Skales, 2face Idibia, Falz, Ycee, Ajebutter22, Terry Apala, Odunsi The Engine, and a [...]

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]]> M.I Abaga Releases New Music Titled “You Rappers Should Fix Up Your Lives” https://www.theinfostride.com/m-i-abaga-releases-new-music-titled-you-rappers-should-fix-up-your-lives/ Sat, 21 Oct 2017 09:44:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=186112 M.I Abaga is out with an amazing jam! The Chocolate City boss showed Hip hop leadership and schools every rapper about the game and why there is a need for the change in the culture.

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]]> Miscarriage Should Not Be Joked With – Yvonne Jegede https://www.theinfostride.com/miscarriage-should-not-be-joked-with-yvonne-jegede/ Tue, 10 Oct 2017 17:07:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=184894 Yvonne Jegede is not happy about a ecent publication alleging that she had a miscarriage. In the strange article, an image that seemed like a comparison between a pregnancy and post-pregnancy phase became a focus for the media outfit who appeared to have gotten it all wrong judging by Jegede’s unimpressed reaction. She said “If [...]

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]]> I Have Not Avoided Doing A Song With Vector – M.I Abaga https://www.theinfostride.com/i-have-not-avoided-doing-a-song-with-vector-m-i-abaga/ Sat, 09 Sep 2017 23:20:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181530 M.I has written a public letter to Vector tha Viper after the rapper publicly responded to his comments on why there have been no song directly between both of them. Vector uploaded the part of the video that contained the comment, and wrote a comment which read in part: “You were also supposed to be [...]

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]]> M.I Abaga, Kanu Nwankwo, Okocha, Falz Gather At The Fusion https://www.theinfostride.com/m-i-abaga-kanu-nwankwo-okocha-falz-gather-at-the-fusion/ Mon, 03 Apr 2017 07:19:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=160788 Star Lager Beer on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 announced its new football and music platform, Star Music The Fusion at the Grand Ballroom of Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event saw the unification of the brand’s biggest activation platforms, music and football. It had football legends like Kanu Nwankwo, Austin Jayjay Okocha, [...]

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]]> Happy Birthday To Orezi https://www.theinfostride.com/happy-birthday-to-orezi/ Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:45:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=160284 Born, Esegine Orezi Allen, March 28, 1986, Orezi is a Nigerian musician from Delta State. Orezi’s first musical release was ‘I No Fit Lie’ but he rose to prominence with his hit song ‘Rihanna’ in 2013. He began his music career in early 2009 and has worked with several producers, including Kiddominat, Del B and [...]

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]]> Davido, Burna Boy, M.I Abaga Snub February 6 Protest https://www.theinfostride.com/davido-burna-boy-m-i-abaga-snub-february-6-protest/ Mon, 06 Feb 2017 16:22:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=155882 Music stars including M.I Abaga, Davido, and Burna Boy, who showed support for the 2face Idibia’s planned protest, were nowhere to be found today, February 6, 2017. 2face had released a video on February 4 announcing that the planned protest has been called off. But over 500 Nigerians in Lagos came out to carry on [...]

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]]> 2016 Was Tough – M.I Abaga https://www.theinfostride.com/2016-was-tough-m-i-abaga/ Sun, 01 Jan 2017 03:29:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=152891 2016 was entertaining with numerous controversial moments. ‘This 2016 wey we dey pass tough,’ rapper M.I Abaga said in pidgin English before performing his hit, ‘Number One’ at One Lagos Fiesta on New Year’s Eve. Thousands of music lovers went crazy when the Choc City rapper did ‘Bullion Van’ off The Chairman album.

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]]> Tekno, Banky W, M.I Abaga Attend Niyola’s Concert https://www.theinfostride.com/tekno-banky-w-m-i-abaga-attend-niyolas-concert/ Fri, 16 Dec 2016 15:35:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=151507 Niyola’s 2016 concert, ‘Yours Truly’, took place at The Bridge in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. Audience at the show hosted by comedienne Chigurl with DJ Nana witnessed back-to-back performances by female musicians including Niyola, Xerona, and Kalime. Celebs spotted at the venue are Banky W, M.I Abaga, Donald Duke, Tekno, Skales, Bez, and Kemi Adetiba. [...]

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]]> Falz Does The Mannequin Challenge https://www.theinfostride.com/falz-does-the-mannequin-challenge/ Mon, 14 Nov 2016 11:58:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=148034 In the past few weeks, the Mannequin Challenge has become a global viral sensation that celebrities and people from all around the world have engaged including US presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, Cristiano Ronaldo, M.I Abaga, and many others.

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]]> M.I Abaga Delivers The Greatest Performance Of His Life https://www.theinfostride.com/m-i-abaga-delivers-the-greatest-performance-of-his-life/ Sun, 13 Nov 2016 14:24:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=147889 “I want to say I have performed with two of the people I watched growing up. I have lived the dream”, M.I Abaga declared happily, through his set. This of course is true, but smacks of needless modesty. While Abaga still likes to project an image of himself as a humble star who’s just rolling [...]

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]]> Olamide, M.I Abaga, Kcee Set To Light Up Owerri https://www.theinfostride.com/olamide-m-i-abaga-kcee-set-to-light-up-owerri/ Wed, 09 Nov 2016 12:05:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=147451 Music fans in Owerri, the Imo State capital are set for an exciting weekend as a number of Nigeria’s popular artistes will perform there during Star Music The Trek. Scheduled for the Dan Anyiam Stadium, the latest leg of the concert will see Flavour perform alongside other top artistes like M.I Abaga, Olamide, Kcee, Runtown, [...]

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]]> M.I Abaga Takes On New Signee During Concert https://www.theinfostride.com/m-i-abaga-takes-on-new-signee-during-concert/ Sun, 16 Oct 2016 23:45:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=145826 First impressions do matter! M.I Abaga just took on a new signee during his stage performance at the Star Music Trek concert holding in Abuja. The Chocolate City Music CEO, offered the new act, Young Incredible, a one-year internship deal in his label. Young Incredible was introduced to the rapper at the event holding at [...]

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]]> M.I Abaga Shares The Stage With His Biggest Fan https://www.theinfostride.com/m-i-abaga-shares-the-stage-with-his-biggest-fan/ Wed, 12 Oct 2016 14:00:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=145434 Superstar rapper, M.I Abaga had an incredible moment while performing at Star Music The Trek in Abuja, after he spotted a core fan called Archie. M.I asked that Archie be brought on stage as they both performed and played a game of throwback songs to the admiration of the concertgoers. The Chocolate City rapper was [...]

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]]> M.I Abaga And Djinee End 3-Year Beef https://www.theinfostride.com/m-i-abaga-and-djinee-end-3-year-beef/ Sun, 04 Sep 2016 23:20:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=142663 The duo enjoyed a perfect relationship in the early 2000s, making hit songs like ‘Safe’ and ‘Overkilling’. Only for them to have a falling-out about five years ago. Remember Djinee of ‘Ego’ fame? Djinee once squatted M.I Abaga when he came to Lagos from Jos many years ago. Back then, Djinee was a popular VJ [...]

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]]> M.I Abaga Signs New Endorsement Deal With Cognac Brand https://www.theinfostride.com/m-i-abaga-signs-new-endorsement-deal-with-cognac-brand/ Sat, 03 Oct 2015 01:14:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101723 Nigerian rapper and Chocolate City Music President, M.I Abaga has gotten himself another endorsement deal. The ‘Bad Belle‘ rapper recently signed the dotted lines to be an ambassador of the popular cognac brand, Martell. The endorsement will officially be unveiled at COVA Lounge, Mega Plaza Rooftop, Idowu Martins, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, October 2, 2015.

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]]> Jesse Jagz Prepares To Drop New Hit Music|#Celebrity https://www.theinfostride.com/jesse-jagz-prepares-to-drop-new-hit-musiccelebrity/ Sun, 09 Aug 2015 09:30:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=91996 Recently the singer and producer Jesse Jagz announced that he would be releasing new music next week. He wrote, “I will be dropping new music on my birthday 10 August. Save the date”. Well, we can’t wait to hear it!  

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]]> Relationship At It’s Pick https://www.theinfostride.com/relationship-at-its-pick/ Sun, 02 Aug 2015 17:01:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=91258 The afro-soul singer Ruby Gyang, whose major music hits are Down and Good Man. Ruby talks about her inspiration, why she is not bothered about being in mainstream with the Abaga boys, MI and Jesse Jagz.  In few words how may we meet you? I am Ruby Gyang,  a soul R n B artiste. I am signed to [...]

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]]> M.I Abaga Supports Social Trends https://www.theinfostride.com/m-i-abaga-supports-social-trends/ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:47:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=90841 The Top Nigerian rapper and boss of Chocolate City, M.I Abaga has lauded the contribution of digital devices to the advancement of the Nigerian music industry. The artiste whose new single, Monkey, has almost turned a street anthem, stated this while addressing students at the second edition of the Edge Series Students Summit 2015 with [...]

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