When the word 'rap' is mentioned, his picture flashes on one's mind. We present to you an all-revealing chat with M.I Abaga.
M.I. Abaga
Jude Abaga popularly known as M.I is undoubtdly an oracle in the Nigerian rap music scene. Some people describe him as the ‘African Jay Z’ while others think he is even better than the American rapper. However, the Taraba-born singer thinks otherwise.
In an interview with Dailypost, the African Rapper No. 1 who is currently overseeing one of Nigeria’s successful record labels, Chocolate City, spoke on his journey to the top and other issues.
Why is it taking you that long to settle down? When are you getting married?
You see, what I am promising you is, when I know, you will be informed, but for now, I do not know yet.
What happened to all your numerous girlfriends?
(Make I drink water before I answer this your question) They are many, one of them is married, Larry Hood, another one passed away recently.
So, who is your ideal woman?
You know that picture of a real African woman? I think we have not really done much to appreciate African mothers. Do you know what they do? They take care of the kids and shop and take the kids to school and do many other things. Talking about the physical side of what I want in a woman, I want my children to be tall, so, she must be tall because I am not tall.
Then I don’t care about complexion. If she is fair, that would be a problem because I would have to see her childhood picture to confirm if that colour is natural or artificial. Most ladies that claim to be fair or appear to be fair these days use unnatural means to achieve it. So, getting her childhood picture would tell me all I need to know concerning her true complexion.
What about your baby mama?
No one that I know sir.
If someone should walk up to you now and say that she is pregnant for you, will you accept that?
Yes, if I have a proof that we have been together and because I believe that the best way for a child to be raised is for both parents to be around. Look at somebody like 2Face, he has shown love to all his kids and they are very close.
Not only that, he has also maintained a good relationship with the mothers. When such situations arise, the best you can do is to make the most of them by staying true to yourself and be fair to all concerned.
You dropped out of school, when are you going back to complete your education?
I wanted to but I have been working since, so there is no chance of going back any more. I am looking for a time that I would be able to finish my education and get my degree and we will take it from there.
Aside doing music, what other plans do you have for your brand extension?
There is a plan for that and that will come out very soon. I also want to go into clothing and stuff like that. I am willing to go into fashion but you know, you need to be very careful because fashion has its own attitude. In fashion, you have to be very careful but there is a serious plan for that. We will get there.
I come from Taraba state and I know there is a huge farmland there. I would like to have a farm, I might not call it MI farm but agriculture is certainly the way to go forward. Hopefully, we are going to get to a point where everyone will accept Koko garri and probably see it as a rival to Ijebu garri.
Aside doing music, what else would you have done well?
I would probably be playing for Nigerian Super Eagle as a defensive midfielder and Arsenal FC as well. I would also have something to do with music or advertising.
What is your take on people comparing you with Jay Z.
I’m not Jay Z, I’m Jude, I wish to make good music like him though.