“I Was Sent Off 2008 Headies Red Carpet for Omotola” – MI Abaga Recalls Humbling Moment!

“I Was Sent Off 2008 Headies Red Carpet for Omotola” – MI Abaga Recalls Humbling Moment!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Veteran rapper Jude ‘MI’ Abaga has shared a throwback experience from the 2008 Headies Awards, revealing he was asked to step aside on the red carpet so Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde could be photographed.

What He Said

• Speaking in a recent podcast, MI recounted: “They literally told me to move because Omotola was coming. I was still new at the time, and I wasn’t upset. I understood — she was a superstar.”
• The rapper said the moment taught him humility and the importance of earning one’s place in the industry over time. Why It Matters
• MI Abaga is now one of Nigeria’s most respected hip-hop figures. His reflection shows the journey many artists face before fame and recognition.
• His honesty about the incident resonated with fans and up-and-coming creatives navigating rejection and growth. What to Watch
• Reactions from fans and colleagues as the story circulates online.
• Possible response or comment from Omotola herself, who remains one of Nollywood’s most iconic figures.

Citations:

1. The Cable Lifestyle: www.thecable.ng/mi-abaga-i-was-asked-to-leave-headies-red-carpet-for-omotola
2. Pulse Nigeria: www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/mi-abaga-shares-how-he-was-humbled-on-2008-red-carpet
3. HipTV (Interview Clip)

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