Renowned Nigerian rapper, MI Abaga contradicted Wizkid‘s opinion about rap music genre in this part of the world.
In a report earlier published by MDB, sensational Afrobeat icon, Wizkid berated the rap music genre and it’s creatives in an interview with 10 Magazine. Specifically, Wizkid stated that the genre is ‘dead and boring’.
The statement from the influential Grammy award winner infuriated numerous rappers in the country alongside it’s fans. MI Abaga, one of the most prominent rap figures in the country also reacted to the derogatory remark.
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In a recent Instagram live session, MI whose real name is Jude Abaga insisted that the rap music industry has had a sensational year despite Wizkid’s remark.
He said,
“When I speak, I am speaking with experience, and the weight of my contributions.
I want to say this was a great year for the genre.
That’s what is important because since I came into the genre, we (rappers) have always been criticized.”
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Abaga continued;
“It does not matter where the criticism is coming from.
In life, one will attempt to do hard things; things that go against the grain.
That’s why we love hip-hop, because it is against the grain.
Hip-hop is so important because it is the genre for the people that have seen the most pain.
Everyone else can dance; but if I am hurting, I want a genre that can talk to me.”
