{"id":158973,"date":"2024-11-04T17:02:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T16:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.max1023.fm\/?p=158973"},"modified":"2024-11-04T17:02:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T16:02:15","slug":"nigerian-hip-hop-jagz-and-abagas-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agogofm.gridpapaservers.com\/?p=158973","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Hip-Hop: Jagz and Abaga&#8217;s Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a recent interview on the Big Talk 108 podcast, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.max1023.fm\/2019\/03\/04\/jesse-jagz-reveals-he-doesnt-listen-to-other-artistes\/\">Nigerian hip-hop icon Jesse Jagz<\/a> opened up about his views on the hip-hop scene in Africa, particularly spotlighting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.max1023.fm\/2024\/09\/25\/mi-abaga-calls-odumodublvck-nigerias-hottest-rapper\/\">his brother, MI Abaga.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/max102.3fm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-158975\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.max1023.fm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MI.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1052\" height=\"1052\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jagz confidently declared MI as Africa&#8217;s greatest rapper, crediting him for significantly influencing his artistry. &#8220;MI is the greatest MC ever in Africa,&#8221; he stated, emphasizing the impact of MI&#8217;s legacy on his growth as an artist.<\/p>\n<p>Jesse reflected on his early days in the music industry, revealing how MI Abaga pushed him to reach his full potential. Their relationship as brothers extends beyond familial ties; MI served as a mentor, helping Jesse refine his craft. &#8220;It was MI who taught me how to be Jesse Jagz,&#8221; he explained. This acknowledgement highlights the collaborative spirit that has characterized their journey in the Nigerian hip-hop landscape.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/max102.3fm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-158978\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.max1023.fm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/jesse-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1067\" height=\"876\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While Jesse holds MI in high regard, he also asserts his superiority as a rapper. He believes that, despite MI&#8217;s accolades and influence, he is the better lyricist. This sentiment isn&#8217;t entirely one-sided; MI himself has praised Jesse, calling him Nigeria&#8217;s greatest lyricist in previous discussions. Their mutual respect fuels a healthy rivalry that keeps both artists pushing their creative boundaries.<\/p>\n<p>The brothers, alongside Ice Prince, made waves as part of the Choc Boiz, a collective that transformed the Nigerian hip-hop scene. Together, they not only dominated the charts but also brought a fresh sound that resonated with fans across Africa. Their successes as solo artists further showcase their immense talent and dedication to the genre.<\/p>\n<p>In summary, Jesse Jagz acknowledges MI Abaga as Africa&#8217;s greatest rapper while confidently asserting his place in hip-hop. This dynamic shows both respect and rivalry in their relationship. Their exchange highlights their talents and underscores the rich legacy they are building in the African music industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a recent interview on the Big Talk 108 podcast, Nigerian hip-hop icon Jesse Jagz opened up about his views on the hip-hop scene in Africa, particularly spotlighting his brother, MI Abaga. Jagz confidently declared MI as Africa&#8217;s greatest rapper, crediting him for significantly influencing his artistry. &#8220;MI is the greatest MC ever in Africa,&#8221; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":158974,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[243,295],"class_list":["post-158973","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-jesse-jagz","tag-mi-abaga"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/agogofm.gridpapaservers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/158973","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/agogofm.gridpapaservers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/agogofm.gridpapaservers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agogofm.gridpapaservers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agogofm.gridpapaservers.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=158973"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/agogofm.gridpapaservers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/158973\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agogofm.gridpapaservers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/158974"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/agogofm.gridpapaservers.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=158973"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agogofm.gridpapaservers.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=158973"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agogofm.gridpapaservers.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=158973"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}