Nigerian rapper Jude MI Abaga has revealed a humbling expertise from the early days of his profession, recalling how he was despatched off the purple carpet on the 2008 Headies Awards to create space for Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde.
Nomination Ignored
On the time, MI Abaga had been nominated for ‘Finest Rap Single,’ however occasion workers didn’t acknowledge him upon arrival.
He defined that he and his supervisor had been shuffled from one nook to a different whereas photographers targeted on the actress.
“I’ve been grinding and nobody cares about who I’m. In February 2008, I bear in mind I used to be strolling into the gang with my supervisor, Omotola additionally got here in along with her safety,” MI stated throughout a current look on Vbyz TV Cartel. “The individuals on the purple carpet didn’t even know I used to be nominated, so that they had been similar to ‘Frequent get out of right here’. So we went to face at one different nook and since Omotola was shifting backward and forward to take her image, they saved chasing us from place to put. I used to be simply taking a look at stardom.”
Award Second That Modified All the things
Regardless of the purple carpet setback, MI Alaga’s perseverance paid off. He ultimately gained the ‘Finest Rap Single’ award, receiving a gold plaque from Ayo Animashaun.
“Two hours later, I used to be introduced because the winner for ‘Finest Rap Single,’ I had an award in my hand, a gold plague from Ayo Animashaun,” he recalled.
Profession Takes Off
Following that recognition, MI Abaga went on to launch hit songs like ‘Secure,’ ‘Speak About It,’ and ‘Unbelievable Music,’ solidifying his place within the Nigerian music scene.
The rapper described the Headies second as a pivotal level in his journey.
“After that gold plaque, all people was like ‘MI is within the recreation. After that it was ‘Secure,’ ‘Speak About It’ and ‘Unbelievable Music,’ he stated.
