Career
A graduate of political science from Lagos State University, Ọ̀jọ́, Ruggedman started exploring music in 1999. 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 North"abania, Josh (from The Tatu Clan of Congo), M.I, Ice Prince, JJC Skillz, Jamaican Stylo G, Niyola, George Nathaniel, Gerelyn,Morell, Da Grin, Chinaydu, Terry G, Mbryo, Funbi, Reminisce and Wande Coal.
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 as part of a promotion for the new artist, with guest appearances by Terry G and Funbi.
Ruggedman has hosted the prestigious New Brunswick Plc sponsored Star Quest Reality television Talent Show in 2009, 2010, and 2011
Anchored the MTN Project Fame Official Press Media Launch in 2008 and 2009. Ruggedman also owns a clothing line called "20th September" Wear, named after his birthday. Ruggedman was recently made a United Nations Peace Ambassador
AWARDS
1.
Best New Artist
2.
Best Solo Performance
3. Best Rap Video, and
4. Artist of the year. 2004
Nigerian Entertainment - Best Solo Performance.
AMEN - Best Solo Performance.
- Best Male Artist West Africa
2006
NIGERIA MUSIC AWARD
- Hip Hop Artist of the year held in London. 2008
Hip Hop World - Best rap album
Nigerian Music Award
- Best Rap Artist
- Best Indigenous Video concept.
2009
KORA All Africa Music Award
Best Hip Hop Acting (Nominated)
University of Ibadan Award
- Nigerian Rap King
(Ruggedman is the 1st Nigerian artist to get an award named after him)
2011
Nigerian Entertainment - Best Rap Album (Nominee)
New York
2012
Nigerian Music Video -Best Mainstream Hip Video (Nominee)
2013
Nigerian Entertainment Awards New York
-Best Rap Acting Of The Year (Nominee).
