Inspiration of the Day: M.I. Abaga

‘…I made it out with my hard work and sublime skills/I’ve been here a minute, heading for my prime still’ – M.I, ‘Star’ (Illegal Music 2, 2012)

While performing at the kick off edition of the Star Trek Nigeria Rocks concert in FESTAC, Lagos, M.I got a bit emotional telling his humble story from grass to grace.

‘How many of you have hustled the way I have‘, he asked the crowd. Not getting a satisfactory response he interjected, ‘I came to Lagos with ABC Night bus’.

‘3,500 naira, that was what I paid, look at me now! I thank God and you guys for making me who I am today‘.

And something he repeated all through the concert even as he prepared to leave the stage. ‘Don’t give up on your dreams.  No  matter what. Don’t ever give up on your dreams!