Afrobeats sensation Ruger has opened up about his early financial journey in the music industry, revealing that he donated his first-ever earnings to his church.
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In a recent interview with VJ Adams, the “Asiwaju” crooner, whose real name is Michael Adebayo Olayinka, reflected on how faith played a vital role in the start of his music career. Ruger disclosed that his first payment from music—₦500,000—was entirely given to his church as an offering.
“My first earnings from music was N500,000 when I first came out. I can remember I gave everything to the church. I didn’t use it,” Ruger said.
According to the hitmaker, the decision to donate that sum was based on faith, and soon afterward, his finances took a remarkable turn for the better.
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“The next payment was N1 million. I was feeling like I had arrived. I went on a shopping spree. More millions came in a space of one year,” he revealed.
Ruger also addressed how financial success affected his personality and approach to life. “Money changed me in some ways. Money changes everybody. No one can say money didn’t change them,” he said.
He further explained that the way people interact with others and handle problems evolves once financial security is achieved. “When you make more money, a lot of things change; the way you address things, the way you even approach things is different,” Ruger added.
The singer expressed a desire to reach the level of global moguls like Jay-Z, who, according to him, have mastered peace of mind and emotional control through success.
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“I want to get to a point where I no longer stress myself over anything. Look at Jay-Z for instance, he doesn’t respond when people insult him, knowing he is very successful,” Ruger said.
This honest admission from one of Nigeria’s rising stars has resonated with fans, many of whom admire his humility and spiritual grounding despite fame.
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