Everyone agrees that rap is a talent. While it come natural for some, for others, they’ve had to work the ropes tp become badasses.
In Nigeria, there are a few hiphop legends to remember. Rap in Naija cannot be spoken off without M.I Abaga’s name in it.
The former Chocolate City boss and act, is undenaibly one of the best rap star we have in the country.
M.I Abaga and Kendrick Lamar
In a recent tweet, the Nigerian rapper may have suggested he is better than his American counterpart, Kendrick Lamar.
After listening to Kendrick’s album, Mr Abaga said Nigerian fans do not appreciate him enough.
“Listening to Kendrick’s album and realizing Naija music fans actually don’t appreciate me smh.”
Listening to Kendrick’s album and realizing Naija music fans actually don’t appreciate me smh
— The Guy (@MI_Abaga) May 14, 2022
So his statement could mean two things, either he is better than his American counterpart or people do not pay attention to him the way they should.
Nonetheless, who is a better rapper?
There have been reactions from several camps on Twitter. Follow a few reactions below.
Are you saying that you're better than Kendrick or on the same level?
— czl (EP out now!) (@SeanCeezle) May 14, 2022
He his better than kendrick lamar..
— sholly5721 (@Sholly5721) May 14, 2022
Exactly my thoughts. Like you're on the same level with him. Funny thing is our rappers have to break down their lyrics for Nigerians to understand. They'd complain if they can't understand but then, they still vibe to foreign artistes that have very complex pen game.
— Srae August (@sraeaugust) May 14, 2022
Sometimes na peer pressure. And don’t forget we appreciate foreign imports more in this country.. you’ll see someone vibing to people like 21 savage and young thug but would play down M.I… it’s crazy
— Ansem.Edet (@OfficialAE10) May 14, 2022
Bros you be G.O.A.T, and some of us appreciate you die, but no push am go Kendrick side abeg
— uncle joe (@JoeNoski) May 14, 2022
They can't get it. I was listening to Judah yesterday again and I realised most Nigerians can never rate you because lyrics are too deep with big words. African Kendrick Lamar 🙌🙌🙌🙌
— Your Favourite Nightmare👻 (@RealestHussein) May 14, 2022
I'm surprised at how Nigerians would stream this US rappers to the end but when a rapper in Nigeria makes some good hit like they do you will hear rubbish like "if you wan blow for 9ja no do rap"
Like what the actual f***💔
— B I G E (@EtchekxM) May 14, 2022
Please explain further..Are you saying you’re better?
— More Ego, Less Love (@OverGood_Boy) May 14, 2022
Relocate to Ghana 🇬🇭. Nigerians don’t understand English well 🤣🤣🤣. It’s really not their fault
— P.E.K (@nobodyxfriend) May 14, 2022