Ruger has his real name as Michael Adebayo. He is a fast upcoming Nigerian artiste and song writer who has made significant impact in the Nigerian music industry.
He was born in 1999 in Lagos. He is the only son of his parents and hails from Lagos State, Nigeria.
Ruger is a Nigerian musician who gained prominence in the music industry in 2023. He grew up with a passion for music and began pursuing it at a young age.
Ruger’s Educational Background
Ruger had his primary and secondary education in Lagos respectively. He is presently doing his University education in one of the Nigerian Universities.
Ruger’s Music Career
Ruger began his music career at a very young age as a member of his local Church Choir vocalist. He was also a member of his school musical band, all of which prepared him for the journey into the field of music.
He had the support of his parents and became widely and professionally known in music when he signed to D’Prince’s Jonzing World Records, an affiliate of Don Mavin Records in 2020.
The talented singer has also accommodated the likes of Crayon, LadiPeo, Ozedikus, Rema among many others.
Ruger caught the attention of Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records, and was signed to the record label in early 2023. Jonzing World is known for nurturing talents like Rema, another popular Nigerian artist. Ruger’s signing to the label marked the beginning of his rise to prominence in the Nigerian music scene.
He made his official debut in January 2023 with the release of his single titled “One Shirt” featuring Rema and D’Prince. The song received positive reviews and introduced Ruger’s unique style to a wider audience.
He followed up with his solo single “Ruger” in the same year, which further solidified his presence in the industry.
Ruger’s music style can be described as a fusion of Afrobeats, dancehall, and R&B. His melodic vocals, catchy hooks and relatable lyrics have resonated with music lovers in Nigeria and beyond. He has been praised for his ability to switch between different genres effortlessly.
The Nigerian music star is creative, talented and gifted with a strong ambition to rule the world in music.
In January 20th, Ruger released his debut single titled “One Blind” which has become a household song in Nigeria. The song featured guest artistes like Rema and D’Prince.
Ruger later released his EP, Pandemic which presently has topped the music chart. The music also helped to unveil his talents and shot him to the music limelight.
Ruger has also released another hit single ‘Bounce’ which has garnered over one million views on YouTube. The song also became his major hit and topped number one on Apple Music in Nigeria and other African countries.
November 2023 marked another giant stride for the gifted singer, as he released his second EP, titled, ‘The Second Wave’, with Dior as the lead single. The song peaked at number 32 on the top 50 chart, and number 15 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart.
Ruger has since released other numerous songs, namely:
- Lock Down
- Social Media
- Girlfriend
- Champion
- Warning
- WeWe
- Useless
- Dior
- Snapchat
- Bow
- Abu
- Dhabi
- Yekpa
- Monalisa
- Ruger
- Bounce, among many others.
His Personal Life
Ruger is not yet married. He is a young vibrant Nigerian singer currently doing very well in music and working hard to wining laurels in the music industry.
Many of his fans have asked the question why Ruger often covers one of his eyes.
In a reply, the talented Nigerian singer revealed that he is not blind but that he covers one of his eyes to respect someone very close to him. The name of such person, he refused to disclose.
Whatever is the case, Ruger using eye patch to cover one of his eyes has become his trade mark.
Ruger’s Net Worth
Ruger is currently one of the Nigerian outstanding musicians that have earned huge fortune, with an estimated net worth of about $250,000 dollars. His huge earnings come from music sales, endorsements and other business ventures. It’s worth noting that Ruger’s career is still in its early stages and his net worth will surely evolve as he continues to release music and build his brand.
He is very popular on social media with large fan base. You can reach or follow Ruger on:
Instagram: @rugerofficial
Twitter: @rugerofficial
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