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Nigerian rapper Jude MI Abaga has revealed a humbling experience from the early days of his career, recalling how he was sent off the red carpet at the 2008 Headies Awards to make space for Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde.

At the time, MI Abaga had been nominated for ‘Best Rap Single,’ but event staff did not recognize him upon arrival.

He explained that he and his manager were shuffled from one corner to another while photographers focused on the actress.

“I have been grinding and no one cares about who I am. In February 2008, I remember I was walking into the crowd with my manager, Omotola also came in with her security,” MI said during a recent appearance on Vbyz TV Cartel. “The people on the red carpet didn’t even know I was nominated, so they were just like ‘Common get out of here’. So we went to stand at one other corner and because Omotola was moving from side to side to take her picture, they kept chasing us from place to place. I was just looking at stardom.”

Despite the red carpet setback, MI Alaga’s perseverance paid off. He eventually won the ‘Best Rap Single’ award, receiving a gold plaque from Ayo Animashaun.

“Two hours later, I was announced as the winner for ‘Best Rap Single,’ I had an award in my hand, a gold plague from Ayo Animashaun,” he recalled.

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Nigerian rapper Jude MI Abaga has revealed a humbling experience from the early days of his career, recalling how he was sent off the red carpet at the 2008 Headies Awards to make space for Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde.

At the time, MI Abaga had been nominated for ‘Best Rap Single,’ but event staff did not recognize him upon arrival.

He explained that he and his manager were shuffled from one corner to another while photographers focused on the actress.

“I have been grinding and no one cares about who I am. In February 2008, I remember I was walking into the crowd with my manager, Omotola also came in with her security,” MI said during a recent appearance on Vbyz TV Cartel. “The people on the red carpet didn’t even know I was nominated, so they were just like ‘Common get out of here’. So we went to stand at one other corner and because Omotola was moving from side to side to take her picture, they kept chasing us from place to place. I was just looking at stardom.”

Despite the red carpet setback, MI Alaga’s perseverance paid off. He eventually won the ‘Best Rap Single’ award, receiving a gold plaque from Ayo Animashaun.

“Two hours later, I was announced as the winner for ‘Best Rap Single,’ I had an award in my hand, a gold plague from Ayo Animashaun,” he recalled.






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meobizy 0post=137683088:
Omotola and Rita Dominic could do no wrong in the mid 2000s. Omotola released a music album. We laughed at it, but everybody bought it. I remember the outcome being decent. We heard she cheated on her husband with many small boys. The man still remained in the marriage, gidiba. He even defended her actions. Her career those years, blooming!

Sha, no situation remains forever.

brain54:
It happens...

You can't swear you haven't done same to an upcoming.

No hard feelings.

I loved this guy so much back then. Na me be him 1 fan!

OracleJay411:
This one that used to dress like office clerk to events. Office shirt tucked into jeans with ko-shoes.
Why wont they shenk u

meobizy:
Omotola and Rita Dominic could do no wrong in the mid 2000s. Omotola released a music album. We laughed at it, but everybody bought it. I remember the outcome being decent. We heard she cheated on her husband with many small boys. The man still remained in the marriage, gidiba. He even defended her actions. Her career those years, blooming!

Sha, no situation remains forever.

brain54:
It happens...

You can't swear you haven't done same to an upcoming.

No hard feelings.

I loved this guy so much back then. Na me be him 1 fan!

flexyrule:
I didn't buy Omotola's album.

MiamiLord:
Lyrically he is the best rapper in Africa....mi abaga

SmartPolician:
MI2: Action Movie is the best rap album in the history of music in Nigeria. MI was on fire 15 years ago!

brain54:
It happens...

You can't swear you haven't done same to an upcoming.

No hard feelings.

I loved this guy so much back then. Na me be him 1 fan!