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Edu meets Ruger, an artist who's been making hits and causing controversy in Nigeria.

Ruger is a Nigerian singer-songwriter known for his pink hair, black eyepatch and his signature Afrodancehall sound – an infectious blend of Afrobeats, pop, R'n'B and dancehall. He first shot to fame in 2021, and he’s been shaking up the local and global music scene ever since.

The Spotify Global Artist to Watch in 2025 has just dropped his much anticipated second album – BlownBoy Ru. Tracks include Dudu, featuring Jamaican dancehall singer Kranium, and Toma Toma with Tiwa Savage, which is already a massive hit.

Ruger has been criticised by some for his controversial lyrics – including the line "put her in a bin bag" on the track Jay Jay, which they say is irresponsible, given the extent of violence towards women.

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