Ruggedman

Not to be confused with R.A. the Rugged Man.

Ruggedman
Background information
Also known as	Ruggedy Baba, Opomulero, Mr Controversial
Born	Michael Ugochukwu Stephens September 20
Origin	Ohafia, Nigeria
Genres	African hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, record producer
Years active	1999–present
Labels	Rugged Records

Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, known professionally as Ruggedman, is a Nigerian rapper from Ohafia, Nigeria.

Career

A graduate of political science from Lagos State University, Ọ̀jọ́. ^[1] Ruggedman started exploring music in 1999. He produced his own songs and released two well-received tracks in 1999. His albums are all released on his personal label, Rugged Records.

Ruggedman's record label, Rugged Records, signed its first act, singer MBRYO, in September 2012. MBRYO was featured on Ruggedman's "Ruggedy Baba pt 2″, produced by Blaize Beatz. Money Making Music, Ruggedman's 2012 album, is a collaboration with MBRYO serving as a promotion for the artist. The album also had guest appearances by Terry G and Funbi.

Ruggedman hosted the Star Quest Reality TV Talent Show in 2009, 2010, and 2011. ^[2]

Discography

Albums

• Thy Album Come (2004)
• Ruggedy Baba (2007) ^[3]
• Untouchable (2010) ^[4]
• Money Making Music (2012) ^[5]
• Situation (2021) ^[6]
• The Michael Stephens Experiment (2024) ^[7]

Singles

Year	Title	Album	Ref
2016	Seyi ShayFeaturing Olamide	—	[8]

References

1. "RuggedMan Set to Drop Highly Anticipated EP". 31 May 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
2. "TheNET.ng – Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games". Nigerian Entertainment Today – Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games.
3. "Ruggedy Baba by Rugged Man".^{[ dead link ]}
4. "Untouchable by Rugged Man". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
5. "iTunes - Music - Money Making Music by Ruggedman & Mbryo". iTunes . Archived from the original on 19 August 2014.
6. "Situation". Spotify .
7. "The Michael Stephens Experiment". Spotify .
8. "New Music Ruggedman – 'Seyi Shay' ft Olamide". Pulse.ng. Joey Akan. 5 February 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2016.