Tag: Ruggedman
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EndSARS: It is heart-breaking that the government is yet to do anything about SARS brutality- Ruggedman
Ace Nigerian rapper, Ruggedman for some time now has been in the fore front of championing the end SARS campaign. The brutality of the Special Anti-Robbery (SARS) squad operatives and complaints made by Nigerians has become a common sight in their daily lives. Ruggedman in a recent chat with Hip TV said it is heart-breaking…
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Ruggedman slams Okoroji over COSON’s suspension
Nigerian rapper and public affairs commentator, Ruggedman has slammed Tony Okoroji over the suspension of the Copyright Society of Nigeria’s operating licence. In a lingering power tussle that has lasted for months, Tony Okoroji and Efe Omorogbe have laid claim to the leadership of the body. The Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) recently announced…
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#EndSARS: Ruggedman, ASP Opetodalopo Badmus in war of words
Nigerian rapper and activist, Ruggedman engaged in a heated argument with Assistant Superintendent of Police, Opetodolapo Badmus on Instagram. The online spat started when Ruggedman accused the Nigerian Police of shielding officers he described as ‘bad eggs’ in the force. The whole drama began as a result of a case of alleged police brutality in…
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I paid for Ice Prince’s first trip to London – Ruggedman
Nigerian rapper and entrepreneur, Ruggedman got people talking recently when he revealed that he paid for Ice Prince‘s first trip to London back in 2010. Ruggedman made this known at the ongoing reality show, Celebrity Housemates while chatting with fellow housemates; Funky Mallam & Junior Pope . He said in Pidgin: “When I…
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God will punish anyone who supports corrupt politicians- Ruggedman
Nigerian rapper and entrepreneur, Michael Ugochukwu a.k.a Ruggedman has expressed his angst over individuals who support corrupt politician. The outspoken rapper noted that 2019 election will be coming soon, adding that politicians will do whatever it takes to win the hearts of the people. He wrote on Twitter: “Election’ll be here soon.All d…
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I have lost a lot for speaking my mind-Ruggedman
Popular rapper Michael Ugochukwu a.k.a Ruggedman, broke into the music industry through his controversial song, Ehen where he condemned some prominent Nigerian artistes. Since then Ruggedy baba as he is fondly called by his fans, has continued to speak up on injustice whenever he deems fit. Against all odds, the rapper has continued to sustain…
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‘Act like an elder’-Ruggedman slams Tony Okoroji
There seem to be no end in sight to the rift between the Performers Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) and Minister of Information and culture, Lai Mohammed over allegedly plagiarizing an idea the association shared with the minister via a proposal. As the feud gets intense, Tony Okoroji, former PMAN President slammed his colleagues…
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FG cannot dictate to the entertainment Industry – Entertainers react to FG’s proposed ban on shooting music videos abroad
Entertainers have taken a stand against the federal government’s plan to ban shooting of music videos and films abroad. The purported plan made known to the Minister of Information, Alhaji. Lai Mohammed recently in Lagos has sparked off reactions among popular Nigerian entertainers saying the planned policy will do more harm than good to the…
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Yemi Alade, Ruggedman condemn FG’s proposed ban on shooting videos abroad
Following the Federal government’s declaration to amend the Nigerian Broadcasting Code which will discourage the production of Nigerian movies and music outside the shores of the country, entertainers like Peter Okoye, Yemi Alade and Ruggedman have registered their angst over the issue. Self-proclaimed Mama Africa, Yemi Alade took to her Instagram stories to express…
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‘I am here to stay, not a flash in the pan’-Ruggedman
Nigerian rapper cum Rugged Records boss, Ruggedman has stated that he is not a flash in the pan when it comes to music. The Baraje sensation said he doesn’t just want to release a song that will trend for a while and become irrelevant years later. He alluded his staying power to his passion and…