How did you come up with the name, ‘Ruggedman?’ Was it a nickname?
Funny enough, it is not a nickname. I actually gave myself that name when I was in secondary school due to my love for comic books (Spiderman, Batman etc.). I just wanted a name that was different. At first, my name was Soul MC but I then realised that there were so many MCs (Young MC, Fab MC etc.). Paul Play and I then decided to go with Ruggedman.
Controversy between you and 9ice?
I have always been a very outspoken person. I believe we are all adults. You cannot flog me and I cannot flog you. The most we can do is talk to each other and I would tell you the truth rather than deceive you. I am a musician and my music is always for a reason. Music is a form of expression. When I did Ehen, I did not do it out of spite or to cause trouble, it is just how I express myself and tell the truth. The one I did for 9ice was even more personal because his song caused a rumour that was attacking my character and image and I would not take that lying down. I decided not to go exchanging words with him. I am too old for that. I admit I talked about all the things I did for him in the song, but I did not say all those things because I was trying to act like God or showing off. I only said those things in case he has forgotten or he is pretending to have forgotten. I want people to know things that happened between us. It is music. It is not just between me and him. He already wrote a song about me and I also decided to do the same. I wanted people to know that these are the personal things, good things that have happened between me and him so for him to throw all that away just because he wants to sell CDs, too bad.
Do you think the both of you would ever resolve your differences?
Well, resolved or not, I have moved on. This is 2011. All I wanted to do was clear my name. I would never be so evil to go after my friend’s wife considering the fact that I was the one that introduced them. The sad part was that 9ice never said anything about me and his wife in the song. He was referring to an ex-girlfriend. The song was about his past experience, even before he met his wife but a lot of people misinterpreted the whole thing. The only thing he did wrong was not coming out straight to admit that the song was about a past experience. If he had done that, the whole issue would not have gone this far. I do not know why he kept quiet, but right now, I don’t care. I have moved on. Anyone that wants to keep saying anything about Ruggedman and Toni Payne, that is their business.
Tell us about your clothing line.
It is called 20th September Wear. It is named after my birthday. I was born on September 20th. I have been on it for a while but I have slowed down right now because I am checking out some things. I am doing some research on the clothing but soon I would be back in full force. My clothes are mainly casual wears, street wears etc. The clothes reflect me. It reflects the street. Bottom line, I would just say they are street wears for male and female. I had a fashion show a few years back. I showcased a lot of clothing- jerseys, shirts, jackets, jeans etc. Right now, I want to concentrate on just the male and female T-shirts. I want to make it proper and amazing. I intend to start with that before moving on to other things.
Any other projects?
I have artistes coming out under Ruggedman Records. My new album came out a month ago titled Untouchable and I have songs in that album featuring artistes like Flavour, MI, 2Face, Psquare, and the late Da grin. The album is under Ruggedman Records. It is marketed by Obaino. From what I hear, it is the highest selling album right now.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Why I fought 9ice —Ruggedman
How did you come up with the name, ‘Ruggedman?’ Was it a nickname?
Funny enough, it is not a nickname. I actually gave myself that name when I was in secondary school due to my love for comic books (Spiderman, Batman etc.). I just wanted a name that was different. At first, my name was Soul MC but I then realised that there were so many MCs (Young MC, Fab MC etc.). Paul Play and I then decided to go with Ruggedman.
Controversy between you and 9ice?
I have always been a very outspoken person. I believe we are all adults. You cannot flog me and I cannot flog you. The most we can do is talk to each other and I would tell you the truth rather than deceive you. I am a musician and my music is always for a reason. Music is a form of expression. When I did Ehen, I did not do it out of spite or to cause trouble, it is just how I express myself and tell the truth. The one I did for 9ice was even more personal because his song caused a rumour that was attacking my character and image and I would not take that lying down. I decided not to go exchanging words with him. I am too old for that. I admit I talked about all the things I did for him in the song, but I did not say all those things because I was trying to act like God or showing off. I only said those things in case he has forgotten or he is pretending to have forgotten. I want people to know things that happened between us. It is music. It is not just between me and him. He already wrote a song about me and I also decided to do the same. I wanted people to know that these are the personal things, good things that have happened between me and him so for him to throw all that away just because he wants to sell CDs, too bad.
Do you think the both of you would ever resolve your differences?
Well, resolved or not, I have moved on. This is 2011. All I wanted to do was clear my name. I would never be so evil to go after my friend’s wife considering the fact that I was the one that introduced them. The sad part was that 9ice never said anything about me and his wife in the song. He was referring to an ex-girlfriend. The song was about his past experience, even before he met his wife but a lot of people misinterpreted the whole thing. The only thing he did wrong was not coming out straight to admit that the song was about a past experience. If he had done that, the whole issue would not have gone this far. I do not know why he kept quiet, but right now, I don’t care. I have moved on. Anyone that wants to keep saying anything about Ruggedman and Toni Payne, that is their business.
Tell us about your clothing line.
It is called 20th September Wear. It is named after my birthday. I was born on September 20th. I have been on it for a while but I have slowed down right now because I am checking out some things. I am doing some research on the clothing but soon I would be back in full force. My clothes are mainly casual wears, street wears etc. The clothes reflect me. It reflects the street. Bottom line, I would just say they are street wears for male and female. I had a fashion show a few years back. I showcased a lot of clothing- jerseys, shirts, jackets, jeans etc. Right now, I want to concentrate on just the male and female T-shirts. I want to make it proper and amazing. I intend to start with that before moving on to other things.
Any other projects?
I have artistes coming out under Ruggedman Records. My new album came out a month ago titled Untouchable and I have songs in that album featuring artistes like Flavour, MI, 2Face, Psquare, and the late Da grin. The album is under Ruggedman Records. It is marketed by Obaino. From what I hear, it is the highest selling album right now.
Funny enough, it is not a nickname. I actually gave myself that name when I was in secondary school due to my love for comic books (Spiderman, Batman etc.). I just wanted a name that was different. At first, my name was Soul MC but I then realised that there were so many MCs (Young MC, Fab MC etc.). Paul Play and I then decided to go with Ruggedman.
Controversy between you and 9ice?
I have always been a very outspoken person. I believe we are all adults. You cannot flog me and I cannot flog you. The most we can do is talk to each other and I would tell you the truth rather than deceive you. I am a musician and my music is always for a reason. Music is a form of expression. When I did Ehen, I did not do it out of spite or to cause trouble, it is just how I express myself and tell the truth. The one I did for 9ice was even more personal because his song caused a rumour that was attacking my character and image and I would not take that lying down. I decided not to go exchanging words with him. I am too old for that. I admit I talked about all the things I did for him in the song, but I did not say all those things because I was trying to act like God or showing off. I only said those things in case he has forgotten or he is pretending to have forgotten. I want people to know things that happened between us. It is music. It is not just between me and him. He already wrote a song about me and I also decided to do the same. I wanted people to know that these are the personal things, good things that have happened between me and him so for him to throw all that away just because he wants to sell CDs, too bad.
Do you think the both of you would ever resolve your differences?
Well, resolved or not, I have moved on. This is 2011. All I wanted to do was clear my name. I would never be so evil to go after my friend’s wife considering the fact that I was the one that introduced them. The sad part was that 9ice never said anything about me and his wife in the song. He was referring to an ex-girlfriend. The song was about his past experience, even before he met his wife but a lot of people misinterpreted the whole thing. The only thing he did wrong was not coming out straight to admit that the song was about a past experience. If he had done that, the whole issue would not have gone this far. I do not know why he kept quiet, but right now, I don’t care. I have moved on. Anyone that wants to keep saying anything about Ruggedman and Toni Payne, that is their business.
Tell us about your clothing line.
It is called 20th September Wear. It is named after my birthday. I was born on September 20th. I have been on it for a while but I have slowed down right now because I am checking out some things. I am doing some research on the clothing but soon I would be back in full force. My clothes are mainly casual wears, street wears etc. The clothes reflect me. It reflects the street. Bottom line, I would just say they are street wears for male and female. I had a fashion show a few years back. I showcased a lot of clothing- jerseys, shirts, jackets, jeans etc. Right now, I want to concentrate on just the male and female T-shirts. I want to make it proper and amazing. I intend to start with that before moving on to other things.
Any other projects?
I have artistes coming out under Ruggedman Records. My new album came out a month ago titled Untouchable and I have songs in that album featuring artistes like Flavour, MI, 2Face, Psquare, and the late Da grin. The album is under Ruggedman Records. It is marketed by Obaino. From what I hear, it is the highest selling album right now.
Egyptian names his first-born daughter ‘Facebook
A young Egyptian man has decided to call his first-born daughter Facebook in a tribute to the social media site’s role in his country’s political revolution.
Proud father Jamal Ibrahim, who was swept up in enthusiasm over the revolt against President Hosni Mubarak, gave his daughter the unorthodox name to express his thanks for developments in Egypt since anti-government protests started on 25 January, according to Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram.
The girl’s full name is Facebook Jamal Ibrahim, and family and friends have reportedly gathered around the newborn to express their continuing support for the revolution that started on Facebook.
Egypt is home to five million Facebook users - the highest number in the Middle East - and the website was instrumental in galvanising civilians for peaceful protests that eventually toppled Mubarak.
Following the President’s resignation on 11 February, graffiti artists scribed 'Thank you Facebook' on walls across Cairo.
During the uprising, thousands of Egypt-themed groups and pages appeared on Facebook, and the military government even started using the site to try and reach out to Egyptian youth.
A whopping 32,000 groups and 14,000 pages were created in this time.
Facebook has received many gifts from young people who were overjoyed by both her arrival and her inventive name, reports Al-Ahram.
Proud father Jamal Ibrahim, who was swept up in enthusiasm over the revolt against President Hosni Mubarak, gave his daughter the unorthodox name to express his thanks for developments in Egypt since anti-government protests started on 25 January, according to Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram.
The girl’s full name is Facebook Jamal Ibrahim, and family and friends have reportedly gathered around the newborn to express their continuing support for the revolution that started on Facebook.
Egypt is home to five million Facebook users - the highest number in the Middle East - and the website was instrumental in galvanising civilians for peaceful protests that eventually toppled Mubarak.
Following the President’s resignation on 11 February, graffiti artists scribed 'Thank you Facebook' on walls across Cairo.
During the uprising, thousands of Egypt-themed groups and pages appeared on Facebook, and the military government even started using the site to try and reach out to Egyptian youth.
A whopping 32,000 groups and 14,000 pages were created in this time.
Facebook has received many gifts from young people who were overjoyed by both her arrival and her inventive name, reports Al-Ahram.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Aproko Exclusive: Toni Payne Dump 9ice For This Slim Guy
Toni Payne must have a thing for slim guys, Its been a year since separation from 9ice who they had a child together, Zion.
For weeks now, Toni has been getting tongues wagging, with many asking questions about who the man the artiste manager has been displaying on her BlackBerry is. A picture of herself and a slim tall gentleman hugging passionately, looking into each other’s faces like lovers has been her ‘display picture’ on her BlackBerry phone for days; finding its way into many hands, especially curious friends eager to know if the young woman is happily in love again…. This is surely an upgrade for TP, Body no be firewood my sister Interesting to see this unfold, Write! Hayam reading it reading ***** in 9ice's voice***
Exclusive Photos Of Omotola Jalade At The Grammy Awards 2011
History was made yesterday as Nollywood diva"Omotola jalade Ekehinde becomes the first Nollywood actress to walk the Grammy awards red carpet courtesy of her New international management "Bishop Entertainment consult & Bungalo/Universal records.
Tuface Idibia opening a night club in Festac?
That's according to gist flying around town. The club supposedly will be called Hypertek Lounge and will be located at 1st Avenue, Festac town. Sources say the singer has already bought the property where the club will be located. The club will have a bar, a restaurant, a dance arena, and a VIP lounge and should be ready before the end of the year.
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