A graduate of
political science from
Lagos State University, Ọ̀jọ́,
[1] Ruggedman started exploring music in 1999. He produced his own songs and released two tracks in 1999, both which were well-played on radio. Ruggedman launched himself into the music industry in 1999, eventually becoming the most featured rapper in Nigeria. His albums are all released on his personal label, Rugged Records. Ruggedman has performed worldwide alongside international acts like KC & Jojo, Guru,
Sean Paul,
Wyclef Jean,
Akon, Wayne Wonder, Ja Rule, Kevin Little, Maxie Priest,
Kanye West,
LL Cool J,
T-Pain,
Nas, and Nelly. He has also worked with and featured many Nigerian and international artists on his albums, including
Tuface Idibia,
P-Square,
9ice,
Flavour N’abania, Josh (from The Tatu Clan of Congo),
M.I,
Ice Prince, JJC Skillz, Jamaican Stylo G,
Niyola, George Nathaniel, Gerelyn,Morell,
Da Grin, Chinaydu, Terry G, Mbryo, Funbi,
Reminisce and
Wande Coal.
Ruggedman’s record label, Rugged Records, signed its first act, singer MBRYO, in September 2012.
[1] MBRYO was featured on Ruggedman’s “Ruggedy Baba pt 2,″ produced by Blaize Beatz.
Money Making Music, Ruggedman’s 2012 album, is a collaboration with MBRYO as part of a promotion for the new artist,
[1] with guest appearances by Terry G and Funbi.
Anchored the MTN Project Fame Official Press Media Launch in 2008 and 2009.
Ruggedman also owns a clothing line called “20th Sept” Wear, named after his birthday.
AWARDS
In 2003 (FAME Awards), Ruggedman won Best New Artist, 2003 Award For Musical Excellence (AMEN AWARDS)
1. Best New Artist
2. Best Solo Performance
3. Best Rap Video, and
4. Artist of the year.
2004
Nigerian Entertainment Awards
– Best Solo Performance.
AMEN Awards
– Best Solo Performance.
2005
KORA All African Awards Nominee
– Best Male Artist West Africa
2006
NIGERIA MUSIC AWARD
– Hip Hop Artist of the year held in London.
2008
Hip Hop World Awards
– Best rap album
Nigerian Music Award
– Best Rap Artist
Nigeria Music Video Award winner
– Best Indigenous Video concept.
2009
KORA All Africa Music Award
Best Hip Hop Act (Nominated)
University of Ibadan Award
– Nigerian Rap King
(Ruggedman is the 1st Nigerian artist to get an award named after him)
2011
Nigerian Entertainment Awards
– Best Rap Album (Nominee)
New York
2012
Nigerian Music Video Awards
-Best Mainstream Hip Video (Nominee)
2013
Nigerian Entertainment Awards New York
-Best Rap Act Of The Year (Nominee)
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