Tag: Ruggedman
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I don’t know anything the government is doing for the entertainment industry- Ruggedman
Anyone familiar with popular Nigerian rapper, Michael Ugochukwu Stephen, a.k.a Ruggedman during his heydays would acknowledge his immense contribution towards the growth of hip-hop music culture in Nigeria Ruggedybaba who recently hosted a concert in honour of veteran Nigerian musicians said the government isn’t doing anything to support the Nigerian entertainment industry. Speaking in a…
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Nigerians are Nigeria’s problem- Ruggedman
Nigerian rapper and social commentator, Ruggedman has slammed Nigerian youths over the apathy they exhibit when it comes to issues of national importance. Ruggedy Baba as he is fondly called by his fans made this known via his Instagram page on Sunday. According to him, young Nigerians act weak when it comes to issues of…
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Twitter abuzz over alleged attack on Ruggedman in London
Nigerians on Twitter have expressed their views over how rapper, Ruggedman was allegedly attacked at a London restaurant by four men. The ‘Baraje’ crooner who was very vocal in the #EndSARS campaign, shared a video, showing a fight at a restaurant. “Being attacked by four misguided boys will not deter me from fighting for the…
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Ruggedman slams Nairamarley over endorsing cybercrime
Nigerian rapper and advocate, Ruggedman has slammed budding singer, Nairamarley over saying ‘Yahoo’ is not a crime. Last weekend, the singer stated that internet fraud is not a crime. He said:”If you know about slavery, you go know say Yahoo no be crime”. Reacting to Nairamarley’s statement , Ruggedman said the young singer should not…
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The 2019 election was woeful-Ruggedman
Sensational Nigerian rapper, Ruggedman says “Nigeria is becoming really shameless” , adding that the 2019 elections was woeful. The songwriter made this statement in an interview on HipTV’s StreetHop while discussing the outcome of the 2019 election. In his words:”Nigeria is becoming really shameless. You don’t come on national TV asking election officials if they…
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Rap music is struggling in Nigeria- Ruggedman
Micheal Ugochukwu a.k.a Ruggedman needs no introduction. His song, Ehen, released in 2003 revolutionized the Nigerian rap scene. The rapper who isn’t as sought after as he used to be has declared that no one can be ‘hot’ forever. In his words: “Everybody has his or her time. If people say I have not been…
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Parade suspects responsible for Kolade Johnson’s death – Ruggedman declares
Veteran rapper and entrepreneur,Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, popularly known as Ruggedman, has stated that officers attached to the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS) publicly parade suspects over the death of Kolade Johnson. The Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana, in, a statement said suspects have been arrested and investigation had begun into the…
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Nigerian entertainers are dying broke- Ruggedman laments
Nigerian Rapper, Michael ‘Ruggedman’ Stephens, has declared that Nigerians entertainers are dying broke. Ruggedman noted that the payment of royalties hasn’t been gotten right in the Nigerian entertainment sector. He added that most entertainers get more fame than the money. The ‘Baraje’ crooner made this known in a chat with Hip TV. “One…
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Nigerians need celebrities to start a revolution- Ruggedman
Nigerian rapper, Michael ‘Ruggedman’ Stephens, has urged celebrities to rise up and start demanding good governance from the government. “The revolution the poor masses need with zero casualty is celebrity revolution” Ruggedman wrote in an Instagram post on Wednesday. The award winning rapper also urged the government to focus on fixing electricity and reforming…
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Ruggedman reveals how to identify a true SARS officer [Video]
Nigerian rapper, Ruggedman has revealed how to identity a true SARS officer. The outspoken rapper took to his Instagram page on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, where he posted a video of his visit to the new OC SARS Lagos state, CSP Peter Gana. Thereafter, he went on to show the logos that are imprinted in…