The former Chief Executive of Chocolate City, Jude Abaga, popularly known as M.I is about to join the league of Rappers who have carved a niche for themselves in Nigeria movie industry.
The ‘One Naira’ crooner he has concluded plans to make a grand entry in the film industry as he is currently working on a movie project.
In an interview with CNN Africa, he disclosed that he has set up a production company with which he intends to produce his first film.
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However, it is unsure if the Headies award winner and one-time co-host will feature in the upcoming film. Also, the name for the movie has been kept under wraps.
M.I’s second album is titled M.I. 2: The Movie.
In 2018, top Nigerian rappers, Reminisce and IllBliss were cast of Kemi Adetiba’s blockbuster, ‘King of Boys’. Their performance wowed cinema audience, hence, winning over new fans from the movie world.
Reminisce and IllBliss have since agreed to feature in more films as long as the storyline matches their expectations.
Other rappers that have appeared in Nollywood films and TV series include Falz the Bhad Guy, Ikechukwu and Phyno.
Award-winning Nigerian hip-hop artist, producer, and entrepreneur @MI_Abaga shares advice for up and coming artists as he drives us to one of his Lagos establishments. pic.twitter.com/whoOZd5yMc
— CNN Africa (@CNNAfrica) October 22, 2019
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