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Afrobeats star, Ruger, has disclosed that he donated his first proceeds from music to a church.

The singer revealed that he earned millions from music in under a year following the donation.

Ruger, who shared this in a recent interview with VJ Adams, also acknowledged that becoming wealthy changed him in certain ways.

He said, “My first earnings from music was ₦500,000 when I first came out. I can remember I gave everything to the church. I didn’t use it. The next payment was ₦1 million. I was feeling like I had arrive. I went on a shopping spree. More millions came in a space of one year.

“Money changed me in some ways. Money changes everybody. No one can say money didn’t change them. When you make more money a lot of things change; the way you address things, the way you even approach things is different. Some people don’t stress when they have a lot of money.

“I want to get to a point where I no longer stress myself over anything. Look at Jay-Z for instance, he doesn’t respond when people insult him knowing he is very successful. I’m looking forward to that level of success.”

Nigerian singer, Ruger, has been making waves in the music industry with his unique sound and unapologetic lyrics.

However, his music has also been criticized for being toxic and promoting negative values.

Despite the backlash, Ruger has refused to back down, stating that he won’t change his lyrics to suit anyone’s taste.

During an Instagram live session with fans, Ruger explained that his music is a reflection of his reality and the world around him.

“I’m not undergoing any rebranding anytime soon. I am the heartbreak master, the toxic relationship master, the scattered relationship master. So, you can’t change who I am.

“I am not undergoing any rebranding soon. So, if you come for my lyrics saying that I’m toxic..No, I love women.

“Women know that I love them. I love women with my whole heart. I’m very nice and sweet to women. Every woman I have been with knows that I am nice and sweet to them.”

Ruger’s stance has sparked a heated debate in the music industry, with some critics accusing him of promoting toxic masculinity and misogyny.

However, the singer’s fans came to his defense, arguing that his music is a form of self-expression and a reflection of the harsh realities of life.

Despite the controversy, Ruger remains unapologetic about his music. “I’m not going to change who I am or what I stand for to please anyone,” he said. “My music is a part of me, and if people don’t like it, they can choose not to listen. But for those who do connect with my music, I’m grateful for their support and understanding.”

 Nigerian singer, Michael Adebayo, professionally known as Ruger, has shared a testimony about his encounter with God at his childhood church, Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) in Lagos.

The ‘Asiwaju’ hitmaker made the disclosure whilst attending the church’s crossover service, a tradition he said he had missed for two years due to being outside the country.

The singer said because of his determination to to be in church this year, he instructed his manager to cancel any scheduled shows that might conflict with the service.

Ruger, who was overcome with emotion, said he shed tears for the first time in four years after his encounter with God.

He also expressed his gratitude to God, the congregation, and the church authority for their spiritual guidance and support.

“Happy New Year to everybody. Today, I am so happy to be here. Today, my manager texted me and told me that I have one show tonight. And I told him to cancel it that I did not care,” he said.

“I have to be in church because in 2021, I was in church here. I missed the crossover service for 2022 and 2023 because I was outside the country. I told my manager to close all shows before the crossover service because I would not miss it. Whatever it is, we are not taking it,” he said.

“I thank God. I have not cried in like four years. Today, I saw God again, and I cried. I thank God for my life. I thank God for everybody here. I thank God for everybody who has nurtured me since I started in this church.

“This is a very caring church. Because, if this church is not great, great people would not come out of this church.”

A video showing the moment, a female fan of Nigerian music superstar Michael Adebayo Olayinka, better known as Ruger, caused a huge stir on social media following his recent performance has surfaced on social media.

Ruger was performing one of his hit songs at the concert when a fan who came up on stage to join him unexpectedly removed her panties and handed it over to him.

Despite the unexpected turn of events, the singer managed to maintain his composure. He addressed the crowd, urging them to show respect, especially since his mother was in attendance.

The singer continued his performance and even went on to serenade the fan. Meanwhile, it is not clear where and when the incident took place.

The video has since generated a lot of reactions on social media, with many people condemning the lady’s actions and others commending the singer for maintaining decorum regardless.

Watch the video below.

Moments when a girl took off her pants for Ruger on stage while his mom was present. 😭😂 pic.twitter.com/3FjpJNp41J

— TENIOLA (@TeniolaYBNL) October 1, 2024

Pere Wotu wrote: “People don’t care anymore about dignity.”

Green MD wrote: “Pant wey boys Dey find for Benz? Continue.”

REMA GIRLFRIEND wrote: “Ruger needs to do better at stage performance.’

Jacob Amoo wrote: “Imagine going to a concert and watching someone lose not just their mind, but their pants… with the artist’s mom in full view. Sis really went there!”

Prince WALEX (SAMBEST) Jesus pikin wrote: “If she now having problem she will be going to mountain right.”