MI Abaga Recalls Being Chased Off 2008 Headies Red Carpet Before Winning Big

Nigerian rap legend Jude ‘MI’ Abaga has opened up about a humbling experience at the 2008 Headies Awards, when he was chased off the red carpet to give way for veteran actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde’s photo session. Speaking on Vbyz TV Cartel, MI Abaga described the period leading up to the awards as one of relentless work that went largely unnoticed. Although he was nominated for ‘Best Rap Single,’ many at the red carpet didn’t recognize him and repeatedly asked him to move aside for Omotola. He recalled, “I had been grinding and nobody really knew who I was. In February 2008, I was announced as the winner for ‘Best Rap Single,’ and that changed everything. I was walking with my manager when Omotola came in with her security. The people on the red carpet didn’t even know I was nominated; they just said, ‘Come on, get out of here.’ We kept getting moved around while she posed for photos.” Holding his award later that evening, MI said the perception of him shifted completely. “Two hours later, I had a gold plaque from Ayo Animashaun in my hands, and from that moment, everyone knew MI was in the game. After that, hits like ‘Safe,’ ‘Talk About It,’ and ‘Incredible Music’ followed.” The rapper’s story serves as a reminder of the patience and persistence behind the rise of one of Nigeria’s most influential hip-hop artists.

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Abuja Court Summons Odumodublvck Over Alleged Threats To Chocolate City Executive

A Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja has summoned rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, over allegations of criminal intimidation against Olayinka Osagie Onobun, the Head of A&R at Chocolate City Music. The summons, dated November 3, 2025, and signed by Chief Magistrate Farida Ibrahim, ordered the rapper to appear before the court on November 6 to answer to the charges brought against him. According to a petition filed by Onobun’s lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, Odumodublvck allegedly used a series of posts on X to threaten and intimidate the music executive. The petition stated that the rapper’s actions were deliberate attempts to cause fear, describing them as criminal intimidation punishable under Sections 396 and 397 of the Penal Code Act applicable in the Federal Capital Territory. The court directive comes amid ongoing online tension between Odumodublvck and members of the Chocolate City family. In recent weeks, the rapper has traded words with Morin Oluwatobi, the manager of rapper Blaqbonez, further fueling speculation of internal rifts. Odumodublvck also accused veteran rapper Jude ‘MI’ Abaga of hypocrisy, claiming that the hip-hop star refused to speak up in the face of what he called “a blatant lie.” Reacting to the controversy, Odumodublvck shared that the past few weeks had been “heavy,” saying he and his friends have been “painted in terrible lights” and that a private matter has been “twisted into something it is not.”

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Bill Gates Features in First Nigerian Comedy Skit with MI Abaga, Broda Shaggi, and Layi Wasabi

Bill Gates Features in First Nigerian Comedy Skit with MI Abaga, Broda Shaggi, and Layi Wasabi

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has surprised fans by appearing in his first Nigerian comedy skit alongside MI Abaga, Broda Shaggi, and Layi Wasabi. The light-hearted skit, shared on MI Abaga’s Instagram, features Gates in a playful music studio scene, humorously giving lyrical suggestions for a track linked to veteran artist Ms. Veno Marioghae. While Gates has previously taken part in humorous PR videos, this marks his first direct interaction with African pop culture through comedy. The collaboration has quickly gone viral, sparking conversations online about how Nigerian creators are attracting global attention with innovative and unexpected content. The video has been widely praised for its creative blend of humor and star power, highlighting the growing global appeal of Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

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