Award-winning rapper, Michael
Ugochukwu Stephens popularly known as Ruggedman has climbed up the ladder of
success, he has joined the Elite list of
International Ambassadors for peace .
...- Ogechi Okorondu
Award-winning rapper, Michael
Ugochukwu Stephens popularly known as Ruggedman has climbed up the ladder of
success, he has joined the Elite list of International Ambassadors for peace .
He was nominated for an International Peace Ambassador by the Youth federation
for world peace — an organisation in consultative status with the UN.
Via his new appointment, Ruggedman will be attending meetings at the United Nations, lobbying world leaders and using his influence and fame to promote a culture of peace. Ruggedman, a graduate of political science from Lagos State University, Ọ̀jọ́, started exploring music in 1989. He produced his own songs and released two tracks in 1999, both which were well-played on radio. Ruggedman launched himself into the music industry in 1999, eventually becoming the most featured rapper in Nigeria. His albums are all released on his personal label, Rugged Records. Ruggedman has performed worldwide alongside international acts like KC & Jojo, Guru, Sean Paul, Wyclef Jean, Akon, Wayne Wonder, Ja Rule, Kevin Little, Maxie Priest, Kanye West, LL Cool J, T-Pain, Nas, and Nelly. He has also worked with and featured many Nigerian and international artists on his albums, including Tuface Idibia, P’Square, 9ice, Flavour, Josh (from The Tatu Clan of Congo), MI, Ice Prince, JJC Skillz, Jamaican Stylo G, Niyola, George Nathaniel, Morell, Da Grin (RIP), Chinaydu, Terry G, and Funbi.
Via his new appointment, Ruggedman will be attending meetings at the United Nations, lobbying world leaders and using his influence and fame to promote a culture of peace. Ruggedman, a graduate of political science from Lagos State University, Ọ̀jọ́, started exploring music in 1989. He produced his own songs and released two tracks in 1999, both which were well-played on radio. Ruggedman launched himself into the music industry in 1999, eventually becoming the most featured rapper in Nigeria. His albums are all released on his personal label, Rugged Records. Ruggedman has performed worldwide alongside international acts like KC & Jojo, Guru, Sean Paul, Wyclef Jean, Akon, Wayne Wonder, Ja Rule, Kevin Little, Maxie Priest, Kanye West, LL Cool J, T-Pain, Nas, and Nelly. He has also worked with and featured many Nigerian and international artists on his albums, including Tuface Idibia, P’Square, 9ice, Flavour, Josh (from The Tatu Clan of Congo), MI, Ice Prince, JJC Skillz, Jamaican Stylo G, Niyola, George Nathaniel, Morell, Da Grin (RIP), Chinaydu, Terry G, and Funbi.
Posted: Prosper Ikechukwu Egeonu
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