Why M.I deserves more flower in the Nigerian music industry
Undoubtedly, M.I. Abaga is credited with founding Nigerian popular hip-hop.
M.I. Abaga has remained firmly at the top of Nigerian hip-hop ever since making his debut.
One of the few performers in Nigerian music history who can truly call themselves legends is M.I, who has been creating music for almost 17 years and is still responsible for orchestrating the rise of the new rap culture.
gaining popularity as early as 2006 with the release of the highly praised Talk About It, a culturally significant first album with outstanding lyricism.
Obviously, if the majority of Nigerian rappers had been based in the US or the UK, they would have gained more attention; unfortunately, it's possible that language obstacles prevented crossover appeal.
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Before Eedris Abdulkareem debuted with a strong project and single titled "Safe," which shook the airwaves and introduced something more relevant and lucid, the industry was dominated by people like Ruggedman, Modenine, and others.
It is impossible to overestimate M.I.'s contribution to the development of young Nigerian rappers who were focusing on creating a new sound.
Even if modern rap was orchestrated prior to the advent of digital streaming and internet exposure, it nevertheless made room in the larger hip-hop industry for other rappers.
M.I.'s influence on the growth of young Nigerian rappers who were concentrating on establishing a new sound for export cannot be overstated.
Even though modern rap was created before digital streaming and online visibility, it nonetheless created space for other rappers in the broader hip-hop industry.
It is impossible to overestimate M.I.'s contribution to the development of young Nigerian rappers who were focusing on creating a new sound export.
Even if modern rap was orchestrated prior to the advent of digital streaming and internet exposure, it nevertheless made room in the larger hip-hop industry for other rappers.