Nigerian musician Ruger has hinted at plans to settle down, citing the increasing number of weddings around him as a reason for reconsidering his lifestyle.
In a Snapchat post, the 25-year-old artist expressed doubts about continuing his “playboy” lifestyle as he approaches his 30th birthday.
“Everybody is just getting married. Got me questioning myself—how long will I continue this playboy shiii? I am settling down this year, period. I’ll soon be 30, tf,” he wrote.
Ruger, born Michael Adebayo, gained prominence in 2021 after signing with D’Prince’s Jonzing World Record, an affiliate of Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records. That same year, he released his debut extended play (EP), Pandemic, which brought him widespread recognition.
In February 2024, the Afrobeats star confirmed his exit from Jonzing World and announced the launch of his own record label, Blown Boy Entertainment.
Ruger has been in the spotlight for both his music and public remarks. In 2024, he expressed interest in dating DJ Cuppy, daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola. In September 2023, he made headlines after stating that Nigerian women were not the “best in the world.” Additionally, in June 2023, he faced criticism for groping female fans during a concert in Canada.
The singer has received several accolades for his work, including the AFRIMA Best Newcomer Award in 2021 and Best New Artiste at the 2023 Soundcity MVP Awards.
