Biography

Michael Adebayo (born September 23, 1999), known professionally as Ruger, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter hailing from the Yoruba tribe. Ruger gained prominence on January 18, 2020, when he was announced as the newly signed artist to D’Prince‘s Jonzing World Records, affiliated with Don Jazzy‘s Mavin Records.

Early

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Ruger was born in Nigeria in 1999 and raised in Lagos. His family, particularly his music-loving parents, exposed him to various music genres from a young age, fostering his passion for music. Influenced by artists like Bob Marley, Rihanna, Boyz II Men, Beyoncé, R. Kelly, and 2Baba, Ruger decided to pursue a career in music, supported by his family.

Education
Ruger completed his First School Leaving Certificate and West African School Certificate in Lagos and is currently an undergraduate at a university in southwest Nigeria.

Career
Ruger began his musical journey as a teenager, joining his church choir and his school's musical band to develop his skills. He started composing songs during high school, adopting the stage name Ruger early on.

In 2020, Ruger's career took off when he caught the attention of talent manager and artist D’Prince. Impressed by Ruger's talent, D’Prince signed him to Jonzing World. Unlike D’Prince's other signee, Rema, who is co-signed to Mavin Records, Ruger's partnership involves Sony Music West Africa and Columbia Records.

Ruger's debut single, featuring Jonzing World acts Rema and D’Prince, was released on January 20, 2020. With a promising start to his career, Ruger is expected to become a prominent Afrobeats artist.

Discography
Ruger's notable songs include "Bounce," "Abu Dhabi," "Bow," "Yekpa," "Monalisa," "Ruger," "Lock Down," and his EP "Pandemic."

Social Media
Ruger has rapidly gained popularity on Instagram, amassing over 1 million followers (@rugerofficial).

Personal Life
At 22, Ruger remains focused on his music career. He resides in Lagos, supported by his label, and is poised for further success in the music industry.

Net Worth
Ruger's estimated net worth ranges from $100,000 to $350,000.Michael Adebayo (born September 23, 1999), known professionally as Ruger, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter hailing from the Yoruba tribe. Ruger gained prominence on January 18, 2020, when he was announced as the newly signed artist to D’Prince‘s Jonzing World Records, affiliated with Don Jazzy‘s Mavin Records.

Early Life
Ruger was born in Nigeria in 1999 and raised in Lagos. His family, particularly his music-loving parents, exposed him to various music genres from a young age, fostering his passion for music. Influenced by artists like Bob Marley, Rihanna, Boyz II Men, Beyoncé, R. Kelly, and 2Baba, Ruger decided to pursue a career in music, supported by his family.

Education
Ruger completed his First School Leaving Certificate and West African School Certificate in Lagos and is currently an undergraduate at a university in southwest Nigeria.

Career
Ruger began his musical journey as a teenager, joining his church choir and his school's musical band to develop his skills. He started composing songs during high school, adopting the stage name Ruger early on.

In 2020, Ruger's career took off when he caught the attention of talent manager and artist D’Prince. Impressed by Ruger's talent, D’Prince signed him to Jonzing World. Unlike D’Prince's other signee, Rema, who is co-signed to Mavin Records, Ruger's partnership involves Sony Music West Africa and Columbia Records.

Ruger's debut single, featuring Jonzing World acts Rema and D’Prince, was released on January 20, 2020. With a promising start to his career, Ruger is expected to become a prominent Afrobeats artist.

Discography
Ruger's notable songs include "Bounce," "Abu Dhabi," "Bow," "Yekpa," "Monalisa," "Ruger," "Lock Down," and his EP "Pandemic."

Social Media
Ruger has rapidly gained popularity on Instagram, amassing over 1 million followers (@rugerofficial).

Personal Life
At 22, Ruger remains focused on his music career. He resides in Lagos, supported by his label, and is poised for further success in the music industry.

Net Worth
Ruger's estimated net worth ranges from $100,000 to $350,000.

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