Rap in Nigeria in 2025 might not be 'dead' after all, as one of the industry's heavyweights, M.I. Abaga, has set the stage to revive the genre this year.
Nigerian rap legend M.I Abaga has sent fans into a frenzy after teasing the release of new music. The Hip-Hop star shared a cryptic message to social media: “New music soon🐺🛖”, hinting at a possible album or project in the works.
M.I., known for his lyrical depth and influence on African rap, has been relatively quiet since his last album, The Guy, dropped in 2022. The project received critical acclaim and featured collaborations with artists like Nas, Olamide, Phyno, Bnxn, and Wande Coal. Now, with this latest tease, fans are speculating about what’s next from the veteran rapper.
While details remain scarce, the deletion of posts on his Instagram platform, M.I.’s post has sparked excitement across social media, with fans eager to see how he will evolve his sound. Given his track record of delivering thought-provoking bars and genre-defining albums, expectations are high for what he has in store.
Whether it's a full album or a single, one thing is certain, the big boss M.I. Abaga is ready to remind everyone why he remains one of Africa’s greatest rappers.
