1. MI Abaga was the CEO of Chocolate City from 2015 to 2019 before leaving in 2020 to establish his own label, Incredible Music.
14 Facts About MI Abaga
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MI Abaga is known for revolutionizing Nigerian hip hop on the continent, including how rap cyhers in Africa are made.
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MI Abaga's awards include Best Hip-Hop Act at the MTV Africa Music Awards in 2009, and a nomination for the BET Awards in 2010.
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MI Abaga was born in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria to parents from Takum in Taraba state.
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MI Abaga attended Baptist High School, Jos, and has two brothers.
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MI Abaga's mother bought him a musical piano and he listened to songs by Lauryn Hill, Bob Marley, Sarah McLachlan, Pablo Neruda, Jay-Z and DMX; those which built him into the music world.
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MI Abaga proceeded to Calvin College, Michigan, where he studied Business and Economics.
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MI Abaga began his music career after he had returned to Nigeria in 2003.
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MI Abaga followed up with his debut studio album Talk About It.
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MI Abaga collaborated with artists including Wizkid, Olamide, Ice Prince, and Patoranking.
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On 6 March 2020, MI Abaga announced his departure from Chocolate City.
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MI Abaga has spearheaded initiatives in voter education, civic engagement, and youth empowerment, partnering with organizations like YIAGA Africa and Luminate.
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MI Abaga has achieved worldwide recognition as part of the vanguard of the "Afrobeats" wave.
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MI Abaga is an advocate for ADHD and emotional wellness.