RUGGEDMAN......Born  MICHAEL UGOCHUKWU STEPHENS  in ABIA STATE of NIGERIA. Political Science graduate of Lagos State University (LASU) Ojo.Does his RAP with a fussion of my local lingua,so the world will know where he is coming from.  Dropped his first song in 2002 titled "EHEN Pt.1,in which he critisized the so called top musicians in Nigeria then.  That made him enemy number 1 and shot him into the main stream.Itwas a tough and tense time but Ruggedman has lived up to everything
and is a relivant part of the Nigerian entertainment industry.Especially since he revolutionized the Nigerian music industry with his bold but risky entry into the industry.Now he run shis own label in Nigeria "RUGGED RECORDS" and a clothing line called 20th SEPT WEAR.Named after his birthday..

PERFORMANCES
Have performed in almost all the states in Nigeria.
RUGGEDMAN has performed alongside international acts like KC n Jojo, Guru, SEAN PAUL, Wyclef Jean,
Akon, Wayne Wonder, Ja Rule, Kevin Little, Maxie Priest, Kanye West, LL.Cool J, T.Pain, Nas,Nelly to name a few.
5 States tour of GERMANY.
Have also performed in London,South Africa and Wales.
Ruggedman single handedly arranged and went on a 7 states tour in Nigeria and UK when his Ruggedy Baba album was released.
          RUGGEDMAN  is the most featured rapper in Nigeria. He has featured in over 150 tracks .MEANING HIS VOICE IS GOING TO BE HEARD FOR A LONG TIME TO COME IN THIS COUNTRY AND WHERE EVER THE MUSIC IS TAKEN TO.
Ruggedman has two award winning albums to his credit both under RUGGED RECORDS.
ALBUMS
1.Thy Album Come (2004)
2.Ruggedy Baba (2007)
Both award winning rap albums.
3.Untouchable (2010)

Has hosted the prestigious NB Plc sponsored Star Quest Reality Tv Talent Show 2009,2010 and 2011 edition.
Also anchored the MTN Project Fame Official Press Media Launch 2008 and 2009  .

CURRENT PROJECTS
Recording CHINAYDU,Rugged Records 1st artists album.
A 10 states (inside Nigeria) ubtouchable album tour and London,Manchester,Dublin,Babrigan and Sierra Leone.
He is also working on his tv show and clothingline called 20TH SEPTEMBER WEAR AWARDS
2003 FAME Awards for best new artist,
2003 Award For Musical Excellence (AMEN) AWARDS FOR1.Best new artist,
2.best solo performance,
3.best rap video and
4.Artist of the year.
2004 NIGERIA ENTERTAINMEN AWARDS  for best solo performance.
2004 AMEN AWARDS for best solo performance.
2005 Kora All African Awards Nominee for Best Male Artist West Africa.
2006 Hip Hop Artist of the year NIGERIA MUSIC AWARD held in London. 2008 Hip Hop World Awards for Best rap album,
2008 NIGERIA MUSIC AWARD Best Rap Artist,
2008 NIGERIA MUSIC VIDEO Award winner for Best Indiginous Video concept.
2009 Nominated for KORA All Africa Music Award for Best Hip Hop Act
2009 University of Ibadan award for Nigerian Rap King
(Ruggedman is the 1st Nigerian artist to get an award named after him) and many others from Tertiary institutions and organisations.

RUGGEDMAN is a
Rapper
Motivational speaker and
compare of events

MANAGEMENT CONTACT:
Kay Jay +234 805 644 4714

RUGGEDMAN 's is on SOLIDGBEDU VIBES.COM showing on SUPERSCREEN TELEVISION on THURSDAYs and FRIDAYs 10:30 pm