Flashback: ‘Hello Sir, I Am An Upcoming Artist’ – Wizkid ‘Begs’ For MI Abaga’s Attention

Wizkid and MI Abaga are prominent Nigerian musicians who have significantly contributed to the music industry. However, the duo came into the limelight in different seasons.

The latter, Jude Lemfani Abaga, professionally known as M.I Abaga, is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. In 2006, he rose to fame after his song “Crowd Mentality” became popular in Jos, Nigeria.

He then released his first studio album, Talk About It, in 2008, followed by MI 2: The Movie in 2010. Four years later, he released his third studio album, The Chairman.

Wizkid, on the other hand, in 2009, entered into a recording agreement with Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E), owned by Banky W.

Subsequently, he gained significant attention with the release of “Holla at Your Boy,” the primary track from his first studio album, Superstar (2011). This album also produced the hit singles “Tease Me/Bad Guys” and “Don’t Dull.”

The duo have since made a name for themselves in the music industry.

How Wizkid Begged For MI Abaga’s Attention On X (Formerly)

Before the limelight, Naija News understands that Wizkid had been a big fan of MI Abaga. A throwback to one of his old posts on X (formerly Twitter) shows how Wizkid introduced himself as an upcoming artiste to MI Abaga.

The now 33-year-old Grammy Award winner also noted he is a big fan of the former.

“@MI_Abaga hello sir..my name is wizkid..nd am an upcoming artiste…. I’ve met u b4 bt not sure u remb me..am a bigggg fan sir,” Wizkid.

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MI Abaga Reacts After Wizkid Declared Rap Music Dead And Boring

In 2022, MI Abaga and Wizkid disagreed over a certain genre of music. Naija News reports that Wizkid, during an interview with 10 Magazine, said he doesn’t listen to rap music because it’s dead and boring.

Wizkid claimed that Afrobeats is the new pop, stressing he has sold two million copies of one of his songs in America.

According to the ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner, listening to rap is tiring because the artists often make repetition of beats and flows.

Rap Is On The Rise

Reacting to Wizkid’s statement, however, MI Abaga took to (formerly Twitter) to share a list of his fellow rappers who are winning.

He noted that most rappers are still not popular but the genre keeps getting better and it is on the rise.

He wrote: “The energy around HIPHOP right now feels right.. I know most rappers are still not the most popular yet.. but right now is time for us to focus on the craft.. just keep getting better.. this year we did so well as a genre and next year we grow!!!!

“Aq – winning

“SDC – winning

“Falz – winning

“M – I de try

VEC – winning

“Poe – winning

“Odumodu- winning

“Yp – winning

“BlaqBonez – winning

“Dan dizzy – winning

“Ajebo hustlers – winning

“Ice – winning

“Etc etc etc… point is that rap is on the rise!”