Magníto

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Magnito
Birth nameMohammed Adamu
Also known asFreshout
Born Benue State, Nigeria
Genres Hiphop, Afrobeats
Occupations
  • rapper
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentKeyboard
Years active2020–present
Labels
  • Big E Entertainment

Muhammed Usman Adamu (born 15 September), known professionally as Magnito, [1] [2] is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter. [3] He rose to prominence in 2017 with his single "If I Get Money Ehn," [4] In 2025 he was nominated for The Headies awards for Best Rap Single [5] [6]

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Early life

Magnito, born on September 15, in Abuja, Nigeria, is a talented rapper and songwriter known for his witty lyrics and storytelling. He spent his early years in Abuja, where he completed his primary and secondary education. Magnito hails from the Idoma tribe in Benue State, North-Central Nigeria, a background that influences his unique musical style. [7] In 2007, Magnito earned a degree in Business Management from the University of Jos (UNIJOS) in Plateau State. After his studies, he relocated to Lagos to further pursue his music career. While he started rapping at 19, he went professional at the age of 24, carving a niche for himself with his witty storytelling and unique flow. [8]

Career

Magnito began his rap journey at 19, achieving his professional breakthrough at 24. [9] In 2010, he dropped his debut single, Medicine Girl, but later took a break from the music scene. His big moment came in 2016 with If I Get Money, a track that gained widespread recognition and heavy airplay. Building on its success, he later released a remix featuring reggae and dancehall star Patoranking. [10] In 2019, he released a single titled “Genevieve” featuring Duncan Mighty. [11] In 2023 he released “Canda” which went viral and artistes started jumping on it, [12] it has multiple remix versions which includes Olamide, Falz and Josh2funny. [13] On February 12, 2025, his single “Single” was nominated for The Headies awards for Best Rap Single of the year. [14]

Discography

Albums

EP

Singles

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrizeRecipientResultRef(s)
2022Galaxy Music AwardsBest Street TrackMagnito – CanadaNominated [22]
Artist of the YearHimselfNominated [23]
Album of the YearI Am Dodo – MagnitoNominated [24]
2024 The Headies 2024 Best Rap Single CanadaNominated [25]

References

  1. "Rapper Magnito kicks as Oladips releases diss track over Headies snub". Dailypost Nigeria. 6 March 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  2. "Harrysong, MC Tagwaye, Magnito, Nazboi, Sarkin Dariya, Others To Thrill Abuja As Countdown To 2024 Starts". Thisday Nigeria. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  3. "Wande Coal, Ruger, Magnito, others to thrill music lovers at the AIT Music Plus Festival". Business Day. 30 March 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  4. "New Video: Magnito As I Get Money Ehn feat. Patoranking". Bella Nigeria. 9 January 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  5. "Here is the full nominations list for the 17th Headies Awards". Pulse Nigeria. 12 February 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  6. "Magnito kicks as Oladips releases diss track over Headies snub". Cable Nigeria. 5 March 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  7. "How fatherhood helped my career Magnito". Punch Nigeria. 3 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  8. "It's my turn to blow Magnito". Premium Times Nigeria. 6 July 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  9. "I'm underrated but won't relent Magnito". Punch Nigeria. 26 May 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  10. "New Video Magnito As I Get Money Ehn Ft. Patoranking". Soundcity TV. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  11. "WATCH MAGNITO TEAMS UP WITH DUNCAN MIGHTY ON GENEVIEVE". Guardian Nigeria. 13 March 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  12. "Olu The Wave opens up on "Canada" Remix Video with Magnito, Olamide". Vanguard Nigeria. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  13. "Magnito teases 'Canada' remix featuring Olamide". Notjustok. 10 October 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  14. "Full List Odumodublvck, Ayra Starr, Mohbad jostle for top honours at 2024 Headies Awards". Vanguard Nigeria. 12 February 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  15. "These are the Nigerian albums released so far in 2023". Pulse Nigeria. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  16. "Magnito Returns With New EP, Bars And Lamba". Independent Nigeria. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  17. "Magnito joins forces with Olamide for Canada Remix". Thenation Nigeria. 14 October 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  18. "You Need to Watch These Hilarious Episodes of "Major Magnito"". Bella Nigeria. 14 December 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  19. "New Video Magnito feat. Pocolee, Yvonne Jegede & Enkay Relationship Be Like Escape". Bella Nigeria. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  20. "New Music Magnito feat. Tekno Sikiru". Bella Nigeria. 22 February 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  21. "Magnito HOHA ft Phyno". Pulse Nigeria. 1 June 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  22. "Galaxy Music Awards 2023: Odumodu Blvck, Burna Boy, Omah Lay, Flavour dominate nominees' list". Vanguard Nigeria. 13 November 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  23. "Galaxy Music Awards 2023 Odumodu Blvck, Burna Boy, Omah Lay, Flavour dominate nominees' list". Vanguard Nigeria. 13 November 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  24. "Galaxy Music Awards 2023 Odumodu Blvck, Burna Boy, Omah Lay, Flavour dominate nominees' list". Vanguard Nigeria. 13 November 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  25. "FULL LIST Odumodublvck, Mohbad dominate 2024 Headies Award nominations". Punch Nigeria. 12 February 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.