Ruggedman
Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, known professionally as Ruggedman, is a Nigerian rapper from Ohafia, Nigeria.
Also recorded as Michael Ugochukwu Stephens · Ruggedy Baba · Opomulero · Mr Controversial
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- Name
- Ruggedman
- Birth Name
- Michael Ugochukwu Stephens
- Born
- September 20
- Occupation
- Rapper, record producer
- Nationality
- Nigeria.
- Fields
- African hip-hop.
- Education
- Lagos State University.
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Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, known professionally as Ruggedman, is a Nigerian rapper from Ohafia, Nigeria.
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• Name — Ruggedman • Birth Name — Michael Ugochukwu Stephens • Alias — Ruggedy Baba, Opomulero, Mr Controversial • Born — September 20 • Origin — Ohafia, Nigeria • Genre — African hip hop • Occupation — Rapper, record producer • Years Active — 1999–present • Label — Rugged Records
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Career
A graduate of political science from Lagos State University, Ọ̀jọ́. Ruggedman started exploring music in 1999. He produced his own songs and released two well-received tracks in 1999. His albums are all released on his personal label, Rugged Records. Ruggedman's record label, Rugged Records, signed its first act, singer MBRYO, in September 2012. MBRYO was featured on Ruggedman's "Ruggedy Baba pt 2″, produced by Blaize Beatz. Money Making Music, Ruggedman's 2012 album, is a collaboration with MBRYO serving as a promotion for the artist. The album also had guest appearances by Terry G and Funbi. Ruggedman hosted the Star Quest Reality TV Talent Show in 2009, 2010, and 2011.
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Singles
• Year — Title — Album — Ref • 2016 — Seyi Shay Featuring Olamide
Discography
• Albums • Thy Album Come (2004) • Ruggedy Baba (2007) • Untouchable (2010) • Money Making Music (2012) • Situation (2021) • The Michael Stephens Experiment (2024)
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