Popular Nigerian rapper, the Mr J-town himself Jude Abaga, more popularly known as M.I shares where he currently his in his career the rapper who said during an interview that he’s won so many awards in his career but at the moment he’s packed them all up and put them in a box because he is looking forward to new feats. 
The rapper who also hinted that another album from him might just be in the works, as he said he still believes he has at least up to 5 albums to still release. M.I when asked about the most memorable moments of his career yet, M.I said;
“I don’t really know how to speak about those moments but I have been blessed and have enjoyed a long career. I am grateful for coming this far. It is such a great feeling to do what one loves and make money from it. I always look forward to making memories. I recently placed all my awards in a box and put them away. I have won almost 70 awards so far but I don’t want to see them anymore. I want to look forward to new feats”
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You once talked about the absence of structure in the music industry. What solutions would you proffer?
With everything in Nigeria, we just have to keep building. There are now many young labels and a lot of money is coming into the music industry. A lot of international imprints have also set up shop in the country. I think the government needs to get more involved in protecting intellectual properties though
Some music lovers have continued to complain about the absence of good lyrics in songs these days. Do you agree?
It is not a new criticism; it seems to be the norm with music. For example, Marvin Gaye sang of ‘sexual healing’ in 1982, while the music duo, Zule Zoo, released Kerewa in early 2000. Kerewa was a big song in Nigeria and these same people (critics) danced and laughed to it. Music is supposed to entertain and it should also punch holes in culture and try new ideas. M.I said
Some songs focus on government and social issues, some border on love and sex, and some are just for fun. But, there has never been a time that one has been lyrically more superior to the other. I think people should rather find and support the artistes that are doing what they like. If some people like socially conscious music, there are a lot of artistes doing that. You don’t have to listen to music you don’t like. However, one cannot change the energy that these young artistes are on or determine how they should sing. Every generation should be allowed to find its voice.
Which of your albums or songs gave you a tough time?
My song titled, African Rapper Number One probably took me the longest time to write. It took me about three months to write it.
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Are feuds part of the music industry?
Feuds happen a lot in hip hop. Hip hop is a genre that allows people to say they are the best or the greatest, and it sometimes rubs on people the wrong way. As long as it is not personal or does not result in injury but just competitive, I think it is fine. Competition pushes people to be good. As long as it is well managed and people are not fighting, insulting or threatening each other in real life, then I do not have a problem with it.
Does this mean you’ve never had beef with anyone on a personal level?
That is not my life. Of course, people have upset me but it is not personal. It is never more than entertainment. M.I said
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