By Bukola Kayode
Veteran Nigerian rapper Michael Stephens, popularly known as Ruggedman, has explained why he is still not married at 51.
The ‘Baraje’ rapper who appeared on a recent episode of TVC’s Your View Pidgin, also said he doesn’t have any kids because he made a vow in his younger years not to have a child out of wedlock.
“I am not currently in any relationship, nor am I married, and I do not have a child yet. When I was much younger, I vowed never to have a child out of wedlock,” he revealed.
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Ruggedman told viewers that, at times, he thinks whether his decision was right or wrong. However, he noted that parenting requires commitment from both parties and should only be undertaken with someone he truly loves.
He said: “I blame entertainment a little because when we came into the industry, we didn’t know much—our focus was just on entertainment,” he said.
“Even a friend of mine made a statement saying in pidgin, ‘Make person never go use him, wife, to do girlfriend’, because at the time my focus was on entertainment, and I have met people I don’t even know if they were ready, and I have met people that like me, but not the fact that I’m into entertainment. ”
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 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.
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