M.I. Abaga

M.I. Abaga — pop artist from NG.

Born in Jos Plateau State, Jude Abaga, known as M.I Abaga, is celebrated as Africa's most commercially successful rapper. His 2008 debut album 'Talk About It'…

Genres

popafropopnigerian pophip-hop & raphip-hop/rapnigerian hip hopcontemporary hip hophip hoptrapafricanazontobeats

Influential: 55.73% Fanbase: 40.00% Trending: 63.59%

As of: 2025-09-06

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Score: DMDB 55.73% | Fanbase 40.00% | Trending 63.59% | CAREER STAGE: MID_LEVEL

Biography

Born in Jos Plateau State, Jude Abaga, known as M.I Abaga, is celebrated as Africa's most commercially successful rapper. His 2008 debut album 'Talk About It' set a new standard for Nigerian hip-hop, selling 30,000 copies in just 30 minutes, a record-breaking feat at the time. Drawing from his upbringing in war-torn Jos and his education in Michigan, M.I blends poignant lyrics with heavy beats, influenced by American rap icons like Jay-Z and DMX, shaping his signature punchline-heavy style.

M.I Abaga is lauded for his innovative approach to music production and marketing, as well as his support for emerging talent. His album 'MI2' remains Nigeria's top-selling hip-hop record, while his return with 'Chairman' garnered over 25 million streams within a month after a four-year hiatus. His 2018 release 'Rendezvous' showcased a mix of young talent and members from Nigeria's alternative music scene, further solidifying his status as a pioneer in African hip-hop.