“For me it was when I headlined my own show in Abuja, it was a milestone in my career” 

Q – Name and where you are from?

A – My name is Samuel Ogaba also know as OG Mage, I am an artist, rapper, singer/songwriter based in Abuja.

Q – Who were some of the artist or musician that you would say had some influence in the development of your unique sound?

A – My brother put me on to rap music back in the days. Then I used to listen to a lot of Eminem, T.I, Lil Wayne and a lot of others. Later on I would discover the likes of Nigga raw, Mode9 and later M.I and things kinda just evolved from there. When I was in Secondary School I met this rap group “SBYB”, and they kinda nudged me to start writing. It was basically shit in the beginning but here we are.

Q – What has been some of the challenges you have faced in getting promotion and support within the music industry?

A – One of the main challenges was getting support, it’s something every artist face in the beginning. No performance slots or they’d ask you to pay, no radio budget; it was really tough.

Q – Talk about your recent projects and the video or song you are currently promoting?

A – UP TO NO GOOD is my second EP, it came on the heels of a writing camp I did in 2022 so it really showed how much I evolved in such short time. Since then I’ve gone on to release amazing songs like FATHER LORD, featuring Ziaa, HOT BOY and HEAD OF STATE featuring Geezyshore.

Q – What is currently your most fulfilled and happiest moment so far as an independent artist on your journey so far?

A – For me it was when I headlined my own show in Abuja, it was a milestone in my career. Also to have received the support of top artist like Mannie, Reeplay & Odumodu was really a sign that things were taking shape.

Q – What are some of your plans going forward with the experience you have gathered so far in the industry?

A – I intend to keep evolving and deliver like I always have. Make new connections and discover new sounds. I also plan to extend out of my community and country.

Q – Talk about your upcoming projects and other local  artist you will love to work with?

A – I have a Hip-hop project coming up, it’s hip hop season for me, and after that, we get the deluxe to UP TO NO GOOD. I’m open to working with creative artists in the industry, meeting new artists.

Q – Between the many things that you do, which do you love more?

A – Music is the one thing that really gets me going… It’s kind of a lifeline for me. Every other thing I do is to enable me bring out the best in my music.

Q – What will you say to someone reading and is inspired by your story? What wise saying would you give to them to help them keep pushing on?

A – One things I’ve learned from my own experience is that consistency pays. The results may not be immidate but if you continue to push yourself beyond your limits, you will eventually break through.

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