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Ruger & BNXN’s “RnB” Surpasses 150M Spotify Streams

Nigerian music sensations Ruger and BNXN (formerly Buju) joint project RnB crosses a monumental 150 million streams on Spotify. What began as a surprising reconciliation between two artists once caught in a public feud has blossomed into one of the most successful joint projects in Nigerian music history. This new milestone builds on the duo’s earlier success when the EP became the first Nigerian project of 2024 to hit 100 million […]

todayJuly 23, 2025 11

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Afrobeats

Ruger Recounts Backlash After Exiting Jonzing World Label

Nigerian sensation Ruger has opened up about the turbulent aftermath of his decision to leave Jonzing World and launch his own imprint, Blown Boy Entertainment. In a revealing interview on Afrobeats Intelligence, he shed light on the backlash, “cancel culture,” and the uphill fight to re-establish his name in the industry. Ruger recounted the wave of criticism that greeted his departure in 2024. He was widely “blacklisted” by fans and […]

todayJuly 14, 2025 12

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Nobody Is Really Your Friend: Ruger Speaks On The Cold, Transactional Truth of the Music Industry

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ruger has delivered a striking dose of reality about the loneliness, disillusionment, and transactional nature of the music industry. Speaking candidly on The Stanley Agu Show, the 25-year-old singer didn’t mince words: genuine friendships are rare, and loyalty is often tied to what you can offer—not who you are. In the revealing interview, Ruger reflected on his journey through Nigeria’s entertainment ecosystem. He spoke of relationships built not […]

todayJune 24, 2025 19

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Ruger Warns Artists Ahead of Explosive Album Drop – ‘They’ll Have to Go Back to the Studio!'”

Nigerian artist Ruger is turning heads and creating a stir in the music industry ahead of his highly anticipated album release. The singer took to social media on March 27, 2025, to issue a bold and confident statement about his upcoming project, predicting it will set an entirely new standard in Afrobeats. Ruger shared a video of himself vibing to an unreleased track with rapper Zlatan, building even more excitement […]

todayMarch 27, 2025 35

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Ruger Sets Sights on Dominating 2025 with New Album “Blown Boy Ru”

Nigerian sensation Ruger is gearing up to take the music scene by storm in 2025, and he’s starting with the release of his second studio album, Blown Boy Ru, set for release on March 28, 2025. Ruger, who first rose to prominence with hits like Bounce and Asiwaju, made the announcement via a freestyle on his social media, giving fans a glimpse of what’s to come. His recent single, Jay […]

todayMarch 4, 2025 64

Afrobeats

Ruger and Tiwa Savage Team Up for ‘Toma Toma’ – An Afrobeats Delight Poised to Dominate Playlists!

A Dynamic Collaboration in Afrobeats In an exciting turn for Afrobeats fans, Nigerian artists Ruger and Tiwa Savage have joined forces for the new track “Toma Toma.” After building anticipation through social media teasers, the song has finally dropped, showcasing both artists' unique styles and drawing praise for its catchy rhythm and energetic vibe. Produced by Kukbeatz, the song highlights Ruger’s cheeky, flirtatious lyrics, complemented by Tiwa Savage’s soulful, smooth […]

todayNovember 15, 2024 51

Afrobeats

Ruger calls for collaboration between Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy amid online feud

Ruger made the suggestion during a guest appearance on the Cocktails and Takeaways podcast on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, advocating for a joint musical venture and subsequent world tour involving the trio. The timing of Ruger's proposal coincides with a period of heightened tension between Davido and Wizkid, marked by a flurry of online exchanges laden with biting remarks. Despite the ongoing feud, Ruger expressed his belief that collaboration could serve […]

todayMay 2, 2024 73

Afrobeats

LADIES LIKE TOXIC MEN – RUGER

Popular singer, Michael Adebayo Olayinka, aka Ruger, has asserted that ladies are drawn to toxic men. The 23-year-old singer said he was “toxic” to his ex-girlfriends. He disclosed this in the latest episode of the Zero Conditions podcast. Ruger said, “I was the toxic one. My relationship problems were all my fault. “But when you tell girls to leave, why don’t they want to go? You tell them let’s end […]

todaySeptember 20, 2023 95

Afrobeats

Ruger kicks off US Tour ahead of September release of his debut album

Ruger is set to assert his place as a hitmaker with the upcoming release of his highly anticipated debut album. The Dancehall sensation is set to dazzle listeners with the impending release of his anticipated debut album which has been heralded by the release of several hit singles with the latest being the Kukbeats-produced 'Kristy'. He has won the hearts of listeners through his impressive fusion of Dancehall and Afrobeats variants. From […]

todayAugust 4, 2023 31

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