Nigerian hip-hop veteran M.I Abaga has declared fellow rapper Mode 9 the greatest Nigerian rap artist of all time.
Speaking on a recent episode of the Hip-hop To Afrobeats podcast, the 44-year-old M.I Abaga praised Mode 9 for his dedication and impact on the Nigerian rap scene.
“Mode 9 is always gonna be the most respected Nigerian rapper of all time because he is a rapper that when you found him, you didn’t need to visit anybody else to improve your craft,” M.I said.
He added that Mode 9 has inspired countless other rappers and lauded his commitment to the craft, declaring him a “legend” in Nigerian music.
M.I’s endorsement reinforces Mode 9’s standing as a key figure in Nigerian hip-hop, whose influence continues to shape the next generation of artists.
