“I used to be chased off 2008 Headies Crimson Carpet so Omotola Jalade might take photographs” – MI Abaga
Nigerian rapper Jude MI Abaga has revealed a humbling expertise from the early days of his profession, recalling how he was despatched off the pink carpet on the 2008 Headies Awards to create space for Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde.
Nomination Ignored
On the time, MI Abaga had been nominated for ‘Greatest Rap Single,’ however occasion workers didn’t acknowledge him upon arrival.
He defined that he and his supervisor had been shuffled from one nook to a different whereas photographers centered on the actress.
“I’ve been grinding and nobody cares about who I’m. In February 2008, I bear in mind I used to be strolling into the group with my supervisor, Omotola additionally got here in along with her safety,” MI stated throughout a latest look on Vbyz TV Cartel. “The folks on the pink carpet didn’t even know I used to be nominated, in order that they had been similar to ‘Widespread get out of right here’. So we went to face at one different nook and since Omotola was transferring backward and forward to take her image, they stored chasing us from place to put. I used to be simply taking a look at stardom.”
Award Second That Modified Every little thing
Regardless of the pink carpet setback, MI Alaga’s perseverance paid off. He finally gained the ‘Greatest Rap Single’ award, receiving a gold plaque from Ayo Animashaun.
“Two hours later, I used to be introduced because the winner for ‘Greatest Rap Single,’ I had an award in my hand, a gold plague from Ayo Animashaun,” he recalled.
Profession Takes Off
Following that recognition, MI Abaga went on to launch hit songs like ‘Secure,’ ‘Speak About It,’ and ‘Unimaginable Music,’ solidifying his place within the Nigerian music scene.
The rapper described the Headies second as a pivotal level in his journey.
“After that gold plaque, all people was like ‘MI is within the sport. After that it was ‘Secure,’ ‘Speak About It’ and ‘Unimaginable Music,’ he stated.