From his roots in Port Harcourt and Kogi State to his current base in Abuja, H.I.M, the Sage.
—Whose initials stand for Haruna, Ibrahim Mahmud—is charting a course in the music industry defined by authenticity and ambition. While he initially found music in his youth, it was during high school that the passion truly reignited, proving that this journey was always a part of his destiny.
H.I.M the Sage’s sound is built upon a broad, yet highly influential, musical foundation. He credits Lil Wayne with sparking his desire for stardom and making him fall in love with rap. Wizkid provided the tangible belief, showing him that success was “actually possible” with his sound and inspiring his admiration for the journey. Finally, Jay-Z laid down the ultimate blueprint, demonstrating the power of ownership and business acumen in taking an artistic career to its highest potential.
As an independent artist, H.I.M acknowledges the familiar struggle of wearing “many hats” to ensure his music reaches the right audience. Yet, his commitment to his craft is unwavering. While he is grateful for fans who deeply resonate with his sound and lyrics, he admits that collaborating with other artistes can sometimes be “difficult.”
When he steps on stage, his philosophy is simple: authenticity is key. He doesn’t just want the audience to hear the music; he wants them to “see and experience where and who the music comes from.” By letting the real him shine through, he creates a genuine, special connection that transforms a performance into a shared experience.
For H.I.M, fulfillment isn’t tied to a single, explosive moment, but to the journey itself. He finds his happiest moments whenever a fan shares feedback on how his music has affected them. “It’s really about the journey for me, seeing everything I have overcome and how it is all unfolding,” he muses.
Looking ahead, his plans are expansive. He is currently working on his debut album and has “a couple more E.P’s locked and loaded.” Beyond his own artistry, he intends to use his platform to uplift others and share diverse sounds that challenge the mainstream. He lives by the ethos of freedom of creation and expression.
While music is his therapy, design holds the top spot in his heart. “I’ve always been a designer first,” he says, describing how the process of drawing, designing, and re-imagining things charges him up in a way nothing else can. This passion for design likely informs the structural and expressive freedom evident in his music.
He has already collaborated with artists like Kenzzydayo, Walzz the Wizzard, JCthaschoolboy, Kreed DBD, Rico Lu Flare, and Bennie Jhay, and expresses a strong desire to work with IMTJ and PsychoYP.
His final advice to anyone inspired by his story is a powerful mandate: “Be authentic.” He urges new artists to reject the pattern of copying others and instead trust their individual gifts and unique stories, reminding them to “put in the work and trust the process but above all, put God first.”
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