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M.I Abaga | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Jude Lemfani Abaga |
Also known as | M.I |
Born | [1] Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria | 4 October 1981
Genres | Hip hop |
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Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | Incredible Music, Chocolate City |
Jude Lemfani Abaga (born 4 October 1981), popularly known by his stage name M.I Abaga, is a Nigerian rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He is widely considered one of the influential rappers in Africa.[2] He gained mainstream attention after the release of his track song, "Crowd Mentality" (2006). Since then, he has released albums Talk About It (2008), MI 2: The Movie (2010), The Chairman (2014), The Guy (2022); playlist Rendezvous (2018), and A Study on Self Worth: Yxng Dxnzl.
Abaga was CEO of Chocolate City from 2015 to 2019.[3] In March 2020, he announced his exit, and launched his own record label Incredible Music.[4] Abaga has won many awards including the MTV Africa Music Awards in 2009,[5] and nominated for the BET Awards in 2010.