How To Reinvent Your Life Starting Today With MI Abaga

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What does it really take to reinvent your life especially when the world already thinks it knows who you are?

In this raw and robust conversation, legendary Nigerian rapper and music executive M.I Abaga sits down with us to unpack his journey of reinvention—from rap icon to record label head, husband, and purpose-driven leader.

We talk about:
Walking away from fame to find freedom
Regret, controversy, and how he made peace with past decisions
The mental battles that come with being a public figure
How marriage, and turning 40 changed everything
Behind-the-scenes stories from his biggest songs and collaborations
The hardest seasons of his career—and why he didn’t quit
His vision for Africa’s creative economy and how TASCK is reshaping the game

Whether you're navigating a career pivot, healing from failure, or just trying to figure out your next chapter—this episode will shift something in you.

Available on Apple, Spotify, and everywhere you get your podcasts.

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00:00 – Intro: MI on the Power of Nigerian Rap
01:00 – Who Is Jude Abaga? The Man Behind the Legend
03:00 – Ranking MI’s Albums & Personal Favorites
04:45 – The Album That Transformed Him: Study on Self & The Wolf
06:00 – Favorite Collaborations: Flavor, Jesse Jagz, Olamide
08:00 – The Song He Wishes He Never Released
10:45 – Why Rap is Nigeria’s Most Underrated Subculture
14:30 – Why Labels Fail in Nigeria
18:30 – 360 Deals and Africa’s Music Innovation
22:45 – Rethinking the Artist-Fan Relationship & Ownership
28:20 – Balancing the Artist and the Executive
31:55 – The World Was Telling Me: “Thank You, MI. You’re Done”
33:55 – Styl Plus, Joeboy & Letting Go of Ego
39:00 – Drake vs Kendrick: A Rap Culture Deep Dive
49:00 – Is MI Appreciated Enough? A Reflection on Legacy
55:00 – Marriage, Masculinity & Emotional Growth
63:00 – The Unfair Burden of Being a Man in Today’s World
68:00 – On Turning 40 & Becoming an Elder
73:00 – Advice for Young Creatives on Longevity
75:00 – What MI Wants to Be Remembered For
77:00 – Who MI Thinks Should Be on the Podcast Next

Connect With M.I Abaga
The TASCK Agency: https://tinyurl.com/48t44vep