Nigerian rapper Ice Prince has credited MI Abaga with teaching him how to rap, describing the influential artist as his mentor and key figure in his development as a musician.
In a recent interview with content creator Isbaeu on the show Curiosity Made Me Ask, Ice Prince spoke candidly about MI’s impact on his career. He praised the Crowd Mentality rapper for instilling in him both lyrical finesse and the discipline necessary to navigate the music industry.
“I can rap on any beat with any rapper, and I will still stand out,” Ice Prince said. “I’m not going to have a wack verse on a song. I was brought up by the best — shout out to MI Abaga.”
The Oleku hitmaker emphasized the years he spent honing his craft alongside MI, referring to him as a “big brother” who helped shape his identity as an artist.
Ice Prince and MI Abaga both rose to fame under Chocolate City, one of Nigeria’s most influential hip-hop labels, and have collaborated on several projects over the years. Their relationship remains one of mutual respect and artistic synergy.
