Ruger, whose real name is Michael Adebayo, is a 22-year-old Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is signed under Jonzing World Records, which is a record label owned by D Prince.
Early Life
Michael Adebayo was born on September 23rd, 1999 in Lagos, Nigeria. He was born to a Christian family and went to church, where he joined the choir. Ruger completed his primary and secondary school education in schools in Lagos. He later joined a university in southwest Nigeria where he is currently studying an undergraduate program.
Career
Ruger loved singing as a child. He had joined the church choir where he became a vocalist. While in high school, the Nigerian singer wrote songs that he would sometimes perform at school events or street shows. This is where he nicknamed himself ‘Ruger’. He got the name from a firearm band.
In 2020, he met D’ Prince(Don Jazzy’s blood brother), who loved his music and immediately started working with him. After several invites to his studio to improve the young musician’s talent, D’ Prince officially signed Rema. He later released his first single featuring Rema and D’ Prince.
The singer has since released several hit songs like; ‘Dior’, ‘Snapchat’, and ‘Bounce’. These songs have managed to gain a lot of attention across borders. This has gained the young artist thousands of followers across the globe.
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Ruger’s eye patch
In most of his public appearances, Ruger is seen with an eye patch on his eyes. Curious fans started questioning this, and are worried for the artist’s health. However, Ruger revealed in an interview that there is nothing wrong with his eye. Instead, he covers his eye to “respect a friend”.
Net Worth
Ruger has an estimated net worth of $100,000. He earns most of his money through his singing career. He also performs at different places where he charges an amount. His social media pages also earn him money. He has over 105 thousand subscribers on his YouTube channel.
| Real Name | Michael Adebayo |
| Age | 22 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Place of Birth | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Fiance/ Wife | Unknown |
| Net Worth | $100,000 |