Ruger
Michael Adebayo Olayinka, born on September 23, 1999, is a prominent Afrobeats musician, professionally known as Ruger.
He is a singer and songwriter now under contract with Jonzing World Entertainment.
In 2021, he rose to national notoriety after becoming Jonzing World’s newest signee. His debut EP, Pandemic, was released on March 4, 2021.
His sophomore EP, titled The Second Wave, was released on November 26, 2021. In June 2022, he published his third album, The Second Wave Deluxe.
Profile
- Full Name: Michael Adebayo Olayinka
- Stage Name: Ruger (Fmr. Mikki Drey)
- Born: September 23,1999 (age 22 years old)
- Birth place: Lagos, Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Parents: Mr and Mrs Olayinka
- Spouse: None
- Children: N/A
- Record labels: Jonzing World, Columbia, Sony Music
- Occupation: Singer, Songwriter
- Value: $300,000 to $500,000
Early Life
Michael Adebayo (born September 23, 1999), professionally known as Ruger, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who is 22 years old.
Born and raised in Lagos, Ruger is a member of the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria.
The announcement that he had been signed to D’Prince Jonzing World Records on January 18, 2020, propelled him into the spotlight.
Early Life
Ruger was was born on September 23, 1999, and is a member of Generation Z.
His parents chose the name Michael Adebayo Olayinka for him. His original name is “Adebayo.” He is Yoruba and a native of a state in the South western Nigeria.
His birth and upbringing occurred in Lagos State, where he resided with his family.
He was raised in a Christian home and routinely attended church with his parents.
In church, he found and began to express his musical aptitude. As a teenager, he joined the church choir to use his skills to glorify God.
In a period of years, he excelled as a vocalist and was able to compose gospel tunes. He also participated in his school’s music band.
This helped him rapidly enhance his singing and composing abilities.
They performed at school activities and represented the institution at gatherings.
In 1999, Ruger was born in his father’s native Nigeria. He is descended from a modest and reputable Adebayo family.
The young man was raised in Lagos, the nation’s former capital. From a young age, he was exposed to several types of music, which fostered his appreciation for the arts.
This was not exceptional, as his family consisted of music enthusiasts.
Growing up, Ruger was influenced by Bob Marley, Rihanna, Boyz II Men, Beyonce, R. Kelly, and 2Baba.
Thus, he decided to become a musician, and his family supported him in this endeavor. He is the sole child in his family.
Education
Ruger earned his First School Leaving Certificate and West African School Certificate from prestigious primary and secondary institutions in Lagos.
Currently, he is a freshman at a prestigious university in southwest Nigeria.
Social Media
Ruger has become an influential member of the African social media community since his rise to stardom.
On his social media accounts, he is followed by millions of devoted fans.
He has over 1,100,000 Instagram followers and over 172,000 Twitter followers.
Personal Affairs
Ruger is in early adulthood. He resides in a prestigious area in Lekki, Lagos. He lives in a fully serviced apartment and owns an assortment of exotic automobiles.
When he is not touring the world performing to sold-out crowds and creating music, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He is Rema’s close friend.
Both performers are under contract with Jonzing World Entertainment, and D’Prince is their manager.
Ruger is now unmarried, despite receiving frequent overtures from women. There are many female admirers of his.
It is anticipated that his romantic status will soon change. He is said to be dating Susan Pwajok, a social media influencer and model. He came forward to clarify that they were merely pals.
Ruger, the attractive musician, is 22 years old and a Christian. He is currently single and unmarried, but this will soon change.
His record label has leased an apartment for him in Lagos. His record label has provided him with a luxurious car.
He is currently a member of Mavins alongside Rema, Magixx, Ayra Starr, Korede Bello, Johnny Drille, Boy Spyce, Ladipoe, and Crayon, among others.
Discography
- Bounce
- Abu Dhabi
- Bow
- Yekpa
- Monalisa
- Ruger
- Lock Down
- Pandemic (EP)
- Girlfriend
- The Second Wave (EP)
- Champion
- Warning
- WeWe
- Useless
- Dior
- SnapChat
Valuation
Since becoming an industry superstar, the singer has amassed a considerable fortune.
He is one of the highest-paid artists of the new age in Nigeria with a value of US$300,000-S$500,000.
