Popular Nigerian rapper turns skitmaker

Seasoned Nigerian rapper Michael Ugochukwu Steven who is better known as Ruggedman is now a skit writer.

The 'Wetin Dey' singer, who took a sabbatical from the music industry for a while, reportedly said this in a recent interview with Hip TV.

Ruggedman stated that the educational figure known as "Mazi Kalu" centers on an elderly guy who struggles but occasionally attempts to help others.

He stated that many people don't realize that he began his career as an actor, adding that he played small parts in a few films before becoming well-known as a rapper.

He said, “I created a character called ‘Mazi Kalu.’ He is Igbo, old man who has problems but, at the same time, sometimes tries to solve problems.

“And if you know Ruggedman, I have always been in acting. I did my first waka pass [minor role], I think even before I became Ruggedman. I play extra in like two movies, Francis Agu’s movies back in the days.

“Of Course, you can find me in Toyin Abraham’s ‘The Ghost and the Tout’, you can find me in Jim Iyke’s ‘Bad Comments.’ So, I’ve done a lot of acting. I’m gonna start promoting that part of me really soon.

“And ofcourse, I have been doing some skits here and there. But now, I have decided to get serious with the ‘Mazi Kalu’ character. So, it’s a character that is gonna be out there. There will be funny ones but of course, it’s still gonna teach you things.”