Rap icon M.I Abaga turns 40

The “microphone magician” sees this new age as a new chapter in his life to let old things pass.

Nigerian veteran rapper Jude Abaga, popularly known as M.I turns 40 today and he shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon.

M.I took to Instagram account to annouce the milestone he has just achieved, alongside a video snippet for his upcoming song.

“Anointed” was what he wrote in his caption section, with the song set to drop by 2022. According to him, the song was cut by him and “captured by life”.

In another lengthy post, the rapper revealed how joyous and grateful he his for the milestone he has just achieved in his life.

“Today I cross a personally joyful milestone: From henceforth, (the adages promise) life will begin,” he wrote.

“Without knowing it, that was my recent process to arrive here at this moment today. Shedding the old, and making way for the new.

“I’m grateful for the walk here. I look around, locking eyes with all you who have refused to leave, adamant that I am worth the ride. And you are not wrong, but I am worth it because of you. If, for the road ahead, I can count on you… then my friends… let us forge ahead!! Bring it on.. let life begin!!!” (sic).

M.I is well known for giving us hit songs like “Number 1”, “Bad belle” to mention a few, with some arguing that he could be the best rapper the country ever produced. His artistry and sweet flow of vocabulary in his songs are what keeps his fans in awe.

Happy birthday to a true icon of the Nigerian rapper game.