Ruger (musician)

Ruger
Ruger in 2021
Background information
Birth nameMichael Adebayo Olayinka
Born (1999-09-23) 23 September 1999 (age 25)
Lagos, Nigeria
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Occupations
Years active2020–present
Labels

Michael Adebayo Olayinka (born 23 September 1999), known professionally as Ruger is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and musician.[2] He rose to fame with the release of his song "Bounce", which led him to sign a recording deal with Jonzing World, in 2021. That same year, he released his debut extended play, Pandemic.[3] In 2024, he exit Jonzing World to start his own imprint, called 'Blown Boy Entertainment'.[4]

  1. ^ Funmilayo, Kanmodi (11 April 2024). "Ruger reveals the key details behind his decision to leave Jonzing World". NotJustOk. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Enter Ruger, Naija's new fearless act". The Guardian Nigeria. 17 July 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  3. ^ Alake, Motolani Yusmid (12 March 2021). "'PANDEMIC' is a wonderful introduction to Ruger's element [Pulse EP Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Ruger announces his own record label with a freestyle". NotjustOk. 20 January 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2024.