The reason why MI has remained relevant is that he sees himself as an artist and not a musician. He plans to change the world (starting from Nigeria's hip hop scene). Artists like Van Gogh, Picasso, De Angelo, Bob Marley, Tupac, etc all share their intellect and world paradigm through their art and various other fora. They lent their voice to better the society around them.
Many artists but all alone Many talents but all alone Many potentials but all alone Many ideas but all alone Many abilities but all alone etc MI is not just talking about Music. Music was the illustration. His talk is deeper than that. I for one I'm going to learn from this wonderful talk. Thank you Mr Incredibly
He's so Intelligent and uses his art to lend a voice and look at how he analyses achieving success on a bigger scale with the Label chains in the music industry great presentation 👏👏👏
I had goosebumps after listening to this guy. We are so intelligent with a lot of resources in Africa, but it is unfortunate that every man wants to stand alone.
The sad thing is people don't understand how powerful and stronger they can be if united....rather everyone is increasing there pride..... great talk Man just learned a good part of you
I see people making reference to the music industry in the comment section. But I think the TedTalk is way deeper than that. I was also almost getting mad that the guy is talking about the music industry, when it's clear that the society as a whole is what is being divided by worthless ideas. In a nutshell, we all have to come together, work towards bringing our country/ies forward and making sure that the scheme of the elites in the society - which is to divide and conquer - stops having effect on us. Each one teach one should be the motto. Let's all try to start thinking like leaders and stop being the sheep we are expect to be. Peace! EDIT: People! Please I'd advise we stop praising the messenger instead of processing the message. MI didn't come here to make us like him more - we do already. Let's take the message, instead, and make it an idea that's worth sharing!
I was just sharing this same stuff with few friends today. Ignorance is what has led Africa to its poor estate today! The 'every man for himself' mentality. It's taking us no where instead bringing us down to our low level of mind slavery and demotion. For example: the fall in naira is it not also affecting Aliko Dangote?
@@chidichuks2853 Exactly bro. Nobody cares about his neighbours. People would rather risk being enslaved en route Europe (which is at all not what the people think it is) than find solution to the problem at home
I just hope people use your comment as a metric of watching this video in another perspective .. So much has been said by MI in this video that relates to our everyday lives.
Yes yes yes... Half way through the talk, I was like "there is more...it's not only in the music industry". There is the bigger picture in so many areas that we don't see yet...majorly because we are busy trying to survive.
My respect for MI just hit the rooftop after listening to this explosive presentation. Indeed the power of unity can make us achieve more result. Thank MI.
Believe this The entrepreneur always searches for change, responds to it, and exploits it as an opportunity. Nigerians Mr M I Abaga has diagnosed our problems let act and do more as one with love..
This massage suppose not to go to music industry alone but to our engineers, doctors, business men in fact all of us. Because to make it happen we have to put our mindset together, work as a team and we will be all amaze with how it will bring change upon Nigeria
This is such a thought provoking presentation from MI. Thank you. My opinion on this brilliant piece is quite simple. One thing I have come to realise in Nigeria business field is that "PEOPLE MOSTLY WANTS TO USE PEOPLE". In a sane clime, you get the exact reward or more for your effort, the reverse is the case here. Taking a swipe at MI's Drake example. Drizzy would have been long gone from YMCMB if he gets little for his craft.. Paying dues is not me working and you holding to my reward or milking me of it. I feel that is the genesis of our problem. Sign an artist, stay on an agreement, after awhile review the agreement as the artist grows. Then nobody is shortchanged. Everybody is happy. This is also applicable in all other sectors too.
The is beyond the music scene. Amos 3:3 says "Can two walk together, except they be agreed?" , let's to try put our differences aside and work in one accord, we will surely get there. The chorus in M.I's song 'brother' finished it all.
What a brilliant and insightful speech...MI abaga is someone I revere so much.. he has no idea how much his music has had an impact in my life .. minds like his, needs more recognition...👏👌
Nigerians really need to stop scattering their energy and coalesce it as one. It's possible and doable. I hope more established artistes like MI think like this and make inroads into doing this.
One of the reasons why we as Nigerians can't work together is Bcos we all have a greedy and selfish mindset. Nigerian record labels are greedy with their terms and deals with artistes simply Bcos they're upcoming. And they won't even like to review the agreement over time wen they're supposed to as the artist grow bigger. Tell me why such artiste won't like to fight for his 'freedom' wen he feels enslaved... That's how we all find ourselves growing horizontally as MI put it.
That's the problem. Everybody is uprooting themselves & branching off. Many of the 'connections' in the Naija music industry that M.I. highlighted are relationships that no longer exist. Hence we're spreading (horizontally) in influence, but not growing (vertically) as a powerhouse to be reckoned with.
The Covenant Child Yea, I get that, that's why I asked about the primary cause? It's like how a family should grow.. there's the nuclear family, the children grow, get married, start their own families and so on but as a whole it is still one (extended) family which eventually sums up to a community. If there's an issue with the growth (horizontal & vertical), we have to at least find the cause to deal with it?
@@ekenetemi which is what Olamide is currently doing with his team. Adekunle, Kesh and all are still affiliated thou i don't think it's yet legal as of royalties.
Nigerian artist think that by branching out when they've gotten the recognition will make them more successful. With MI presentation it's obvious that the assume success the likes of Wizkid, Dbanj, etc... feel they now have it's minor to what they would have attained if they synergy where there!
Guys, Unity & Love is the key to Massive SUCCESS in a nation or continent. We must be selfless and learn to love ourselves or else nothing will change. If we choose to grow vertically without any seperations or difference, then one day we will reach God. (based on that story)
Surprisingly there is *NO COMMENT* here. This was very inspiring and educative. I understand why *AFRICA/AFRICANS* is/are sinking. This is mind bugging and goes to show how we should learn to respect the ranks and pay dues where necessary.
Absolutely brilliant. I'm sure other players in the industry would have different perspectives also, but this perspective is sweeetttt and scalable. So as a co-teenager, I say KUDOs M.I.
We have to give it to him, he made the most relevant point for Africa; Continuous warring among any group of tribes eventually defeats the group - Greece made the Roman conquest easier by its infighting, the prejudice that stems from a person's ethnicity/religious beliefs in Africa tend to create dividing-lines that need washing away in the waters of Unity and Reason. From the Nigerian coat of arms, its Unity, then Peace, then Progress; clearly, our forbears knew something we need to give earnest heed. "Us vs Them" and soon, both will be no more.
I remember trying to launch an innovation 2019, it was so foolish how my friend broke the whole team to form his own organization and quickly inaugurated the platform before my stipulated date. I have said it time without number, Africans don't understand the power of synergy. Thank you MI...much love
brilliant speech. just discovered this. as Nigerians our major problem has ALWAYS been collaboration. There is nothing wrong with Nigeria per se, just that we can't just collaborate. EOD. and the powers that be know that and fuel our 'disunity'. once we collaborate or are able to do so, the sky is just the start. I choose to collaborate in my little corner !! what are you doing in your little corner
The short answer to his question as to why growth is horizontal instead of vertical is: 1. Lack of knowledge 2. Lack of advanced leadership skills 3. Poor value system. Most wealthy folks in Nigeria are selfish, oppressive and greedy. When I read about Universal records, I found that they had None of these problems. MI raised a very good idea, its up to us to take it from here into society, but I doubt many are willing to do the hard work required.
I have this quote that says; "A WORLD WITHOUT PREJUDICE IS NOT FEASIBLE" There would alwAys be disagreements, the sentiments but our problem in Nigeria and Africa is thAt we are too divided.. There's high level of individuality and it can't make us tall in 2baba's words... Amazing message from MI Abaga but we need practical solutions.. I think a good number of us understand this issue already...
Very thought provoking. What if we all get our PVCs, vote note according to religious lines, tribal lines nor party lines. What if we employ people into jobs because they deserve it regardless of tribe nor religion. What if we all stand together and unite for all criminals to be prosecuted by law regardless of whether they are affiliated with us through tribe or religion. What if?
Very powerful & Insightful presentation of The Power of One. I was wandering how the Presenter "MI" would wrap up his presentation, but he nailed it in the end... Well done
I've always known u as a smart artist, I'll like how you used d music industry as an analogy, we would do better as a country if we worked together! I hope u find your wife soon, obrigado!!
That's why we all have to come together and get our shii together. The old cargos in African politics have nothing to bring to the table anymore. Only if we all would be able to come together and work as one to move our nation forward. If everybody keeps believing that the next man's problem is none of his business, the entire population suffers
The lack of vertical growth is socio cultural and largely economic as well. It happens across a lot of areas. Once money and some level of fame (short term illusion of power) it create division because in our current cultural Silo mentality situation we we can only get so far. Pressures little is passed onto the next up and coming generation (who might be confused into believing they are better than most those that came before them. But fame is short lived. The fact that you set up your own label does not mean you can negotiate contracts properly and or get endorsements. Another growth area will be voice overs or songs on computer games.
I have been learning the psychology and philosophy of the human mind for awhile now and this has been very inspirational. Like M. I. I travel a lot but my favourite destination is Asia just because they so similar to us but somehow they doing much better and this explains a lot. UNITY is a strength. Like they say united we stand, divided we fall. We have to think beyond overselve to get to the next level. There is no other way.
This guy is gonna be president one day.
What if we refuse to be separated by tribe, religion, politics, war, history, geography?
Debo Ogunranti nigerian have to come together as one
MI is Amazing.. Learnt so much from this
Your vlogs are great, keep up the good work.
Hey Tayo, guess what? This video popped up right after I watched your interview with him and I watched it till the end
Same with me
People who disliked this video are part of the problem we have in Africa🙁.
I swear down
😂😂😂 You're damn right
This is what happens when you add education to what ever you're doing.
I so concur with you.
Many are highly educated but yet ....
The reason why MI has remained relevant is that he sees himself as an artist and not a musician. He plans to change the world (starting from Nigeria's hip hop scene). Artists like Van Gogh, Picasso, De Angelo, Bob Marley, Tupac, etc all share their intellect and world paradigm through their art and various other fora. They lent their voice to better the society around them.
I'm proud of him....
Wow great insight
MI is by far the most exceptional artist of this generation. Hes doesnt just make music, his lyrics are intellectual and well researched.
Very true
Rappers are naturally intelligent because they're critical thinkers. .quote me anywhere
@Bill olu Compton 😂😂😂
Faxx
True bro
Fact🙌
Good rappers
MI is so intelligent, no wonder he shines and other rappers wanna beef him.
Lol u are very correct.....Jealousy kill Vector
M.i can be anything just name it, A pastor, A president, A motivator, A teacher, A Preacher and A rapper etc......
Because MI is a genius.
Mi is a legend
Very correct
In 17mins he gave a whole continent (Africa) ways to grow, I learnt alot here.
Many artists but all alone
Many talents but all alone
Many potentials but all alone
Many ideas but all alone
Many abilities but all alone etc
MI is not just talking about Music. Music was the illustration. His talk is deeper than that. I for one I'm going to learn from this wonderful talk.
Thank you Mr Incredibly
After the VIPER i kept looking for MI allover and wound up here. Dude, the future is bright for you. Respect!!
He's so Intelligent and uses his art to lend a voice and look at how he analyses achieving success on a bigger scale with the Label chains in the music industry great presentation 👏👏👏
I had goosebumps after listening to this guy. We are so intelligent with a lot of resources in Africa, but it is unfortunate that every man wants to stand alone.
I don't listen to hip hop but this guy is something, he's got brains.
He is the only Nigerian Rapper i cant deny. In all ways his music has moral standards
MI IS A SUPERHUMAN, I LOVE THE WAY you BROKE DOWN OUR PROBLEMS USING YOUR FIELD. GOD BLESS AFRICA
The sad thing is people don't understand how powerful and stronger they can be if united....rather everyone is increasing there pride..... great talk Man just learned a good part of you
I see people making reference to the music industry in the comment section. But I think the TedTalk is way deeper than that. I was also almost getting mad that the guy is talking about the music industry, when it's clear that the society as a whole is what is being divided by worthless ideas.
In a nutshell, we all have to come together, work towards bringing our country/ies forward and making sure that the scheme of the elites in the society - which is to divide and conquer - stops having effect on us. Each one teach one should be the motto. Let's all try to start thinking like leaders and stop being the sheep we are expect to be.
Peace!
EDIT: People! Please I'd advise we stop praising the messenger instead of processing the message. MI didn't come here to make us like him more - we do already. Let's take the message, instead, and make it an idea that's worth sharing!
Femi Sko Spot on!!!
I was just sharing this same stuff with few friends today. Ignorance is what has led Africa to its poor estate today! The 'every man for himself' mentality. It's taking us no where instead bringing us down to our low level of mind slavery and demotion.
For example: the fall in naira is it not also affecting Aliko Dangote?
@@chidichuks2853 Exactly bro. Nobody cares about his neighbours. People would rather risk being enslaved en route Europe (which is at all not what the people think it is) than find solution to the problem at home
I just hope people use your comment as a metric of watching this video in another perspective .. So much has been said by MI in this video that relates to our everyday lives.
Yes yes yes... Half way through the talk, I was like "there is more...it's not only in the music industry". There is the bigger picture in so many areas that we don't see yet...majorly because we are busy trying to survive.
This was superb. MI remains awesome and intelligent. Wow
let's note that this wasnt the only Ted Talk M.I gave, he gave a private Ted talk to Vector also so its not a new thing...
Hahahaha😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂 that's the boss of Africa. Vector should be out of his mind to dare go head to head with Jude. Mad love from Cameroon
M.I is the G.O.A.T of African Rap/HipHop. Much respect Sir
I have been observing MI lately, he's very good
He's actually one of the best in Nigeria 🙌🙌🙌
i came here after the viper song
😂
same here. but mi is real amazing
And now you're schooled..
My respect for MI just hit the rooftop after listening to this explosive presentation. Indeed the power of unity can make us achieve more result. Thank MI.
M.I is a Legend believe it or not
Greed and lack of seeing the bigger picture is Africa's problem,
Who else is out here watching this in 2021?? M.I is just “incredible”
Believe this The entrepreneur always searches for change, responds to it, and exploits it as an opportunity. Nigerians Mr M I Abaga has diagnosed our problems let act and do more as one with love..
The wise man in all aspect
Still my favorite Nigerian artist...... U see and talk deep.....
This massage suppose not to go to music industry alone but to our engineers, doctors, business men in fact all of us. Because to make it happen we have to put our mindset together, work as a team and we will be all amaze with how it will bring change upon Nigeria
'What if' you do the presentation all over again... Awesomely insightful
bros i don love you since day one but with this one the love don multiply oooooooooooo na man you be abeg u hit the nail in the head
This is such a thought provoking presentation from MI. Thank you. My opinion on this brilliant piece is quite simple. One thing I have come to realise in Nigeria business field is that "PEOPLE MOSTLY WANTS TO USE PEOPLE". In a sane clime, you get the exact reward or more for your effort, the reverse is the case here. Taking a swipe at MI's Drake example. Drizzy would have been long gone from YMCMB if he gets little for his craft.. Paying dues is not me working and you holding to my reward or milking me of it. I feel that is the genesis of our problem. Sign an artist, stay on an agreement, after awhile review the agreement as the artist grows. Then nobody is shortchanged. Everybody is happy. This is also applicable in all other sectors too.
THIS!!!
The is beyond the music scene. Amos 3:3 says "Can two walk together, except they be agreed?" , let's to try put our differences aside and work in one accord, we will surely get there. The chorus in M.I's song 'brother' finished it all.
What a brilliant and insightful speech...MI abaga is someone I revere so much.. he has no idea how much his music has had an impact in my life .. minds like his, needs more recognition...👏👌
He's so intelligent.
Mi abaga
silver ice isibor yes he is
Brilliant mind
I was here. Great talk.
Nigerians really need to stop scattering their energy and coalesce it as one. It's possible and doable. I hope more established artistes like MI think like this and make inroads into doing this.
Bro fashi .... M.I is an intellect abeg!!!
Thank you MI Abaga. Thought provoking a talk you have here. Informative too. Well..... What are we waiting for? Let's go to work already!
Lateral and not just vertical reasoning, with corresponding actions: that's what we need.
Whoa. Omo, I know fit shout. Where are my follow Nigerians?????
See me here please, add me up instergram. @nuelise1
We out here dear
@@nuelclassic6223 I will.
@@kasim5167 Thanks man.
Sophia Amuzie Nice! 💪🏿🇳🇬
IG @ikechimusic
One of the reasons why we as Nigerians can't work together is Bcos we all have a greedy and selfish mindset. Nigerian record labels are greedy with their terms and deals with artistes simply Bcos they're upcoming. And they won't even like to review the agreement over time wen they're supposed to as the artist grow bigger. Tell me why such artiste won't like to fight for his 'freedom' wen he feels enslaved... That's how we all find ourselves growing horizontally as MI put it.
THIS!!!
Nigerians need to watch this talk again
MI For President.. Its Not Just About Music, He's So Intelligent
In rap music (African or otherwise) M.I is the GOAT.
Mi is large
King for life
MI said this 3 years ago and 3 years later Eedris is down with Kidney issue and can't raise funds. We have lessons to learn.
M. I. Abaga
You finished it. A great food for thought.
African unite, nigeria unite 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
Wow this is one of my favorite Ted-talk. Mi gave a fantastic presentation.
WOW! Brilliant. what an intelligent mind. better still opening the topic of discourse beyond music and to general aspects of life.
woow thats is crazyyy this guy just answered a million dollar question
WOW!!! Very educative! But what is the primary cause of the stunted vertical growth? Branching out shouldn't necessary mean branching off.
That's the problem. Everybody is uprooting themselves & branching off. Many of the 'connections' in the Naija music industry that M.I. highlighted are relationships that no longer exist. Hence we're spreading (horizontally) in influence, but not growing (vertically) as a powerhouse to be reckoned with.
The Covenant Child Yea, I get that, that's why I asked about the primary cause? It's like how a family should grow.. there's the nuclear family, the children grow, get married, start their own families and so on but as a whole it is still one (extended) family which eventually sums up to a community.
If there's an issue with the growth (horizontal & vertical), we have to at least find the cause to deal with it?
I think it's this: everybody wants to be king, but very few want to build the kingdom.
@@ekenetemi which is what Olamide is currently doing with his team. Adekunle, Kesh and all are still affiliated thou i don't think it's yet legal as of royalties.
Nigerian artist think that by branching out when they've gotten the recognition will make them more successful. With MI presentation it's obvious that the assume success the likes of Wizkid, Dbanj, etc... feel they now have it's minor to what they would have attained if they synergy where there!
Guys, Unity & Love is the key to Massive SUCCESS in a nation or continent. We must be selfless and learn to love ourselves or else nothing will change. If we choose to grow vertically without any seperations or difference, then one day we will reach God. (based on that story)
I am not a fan of Music but M.I you did a great job. We can only achieve our true potentials if we work together
Surprisingly there is *NO COMMENT* here. This was very inspiring and educative. I understand why *AFRICA/AFRICANS* is/are sinking. This is mind bugging and goes to show how we should learn to respect the ranks and pay dues where necessary.
calm down bros, now look again
Absolutely brilliant. I'm sure other players in the industry would have different perspectives also, but this perspective is sweeetttt and scalable. So as a co-teenager, I say KUDOs M.I.
We have to give it to him, he made the most relevant point for Africa; Continuous warring among any group of tribes eventually defeats the group - Greece made the Roman conquest easier by its infighting, the prejudice that stems from a person's ethnicity/religious beliefs in Africa tend to create dividing-lines that need washing away in the waters of Unity and Reason. From the Nigerian coat of arms, its Unity, then Peace, then Progress; clearly, our forbears knew something we need to give earnest heed. "Us vs Them" and soon, both will be no more.
The boss is so knowledgeable. Best African rapper and my number 1 rapper worldwide..mad love from Cameroon
I remember trying to launch an innovation 2019, it was so foolish how my friend broke the whole team to form his own organization and quickly inaugurated the platform before my stipulated date. I have said it time without number, Africans don't understand the power of synergy. Thank you MI...much love
I never knew MI is so knowledgeable I thought just music he knows. blast insight
brilliant speech. just discovered this. as Nigerians our major problem has ALWAYS been collaboration. There is nothing wrong with Nigeria per se, just that we can't just collaborate. EOD. and the powers that be know that and fuel our 'disunity'. once we collaborate or are able to do so, the sky is just the start. I choose to collaborate in my little corner !! what are you doing in your little corner
The Guy is balling like Jay Jay. We're gonna work together real soon bruh
The EvilGenius. What a delivery. Thanks MI
The short answer to his question as to why growth is horizontal instead of vertical is:
1. Lack of knowledge
2. Lack of advanced leadership skills
3. Poor value system. Most wealthy folks in Nigeria are selfish, oppressive and greedy.
When I read about Universal records, I found that they had None of these problems. MI raised a very good idea, its up to us to take it from here into society, but I doubt many are willing to do the hard work required.
Powerful mesaage. Thanks MI
Amazing Mr ! I listened with the utmost respect...and will share with my whole AL Team and Follow you until we meet up.
When there is potential and you include separation, what happens is that the people involved are no longer able to accomplish what they set out to do.
This is how the world works. We need to understand this as Africans
We can’t go wrong by working together. All we need is trust and integrity.
And that's why he is Mr. Incredible
This is such an intelligent ted talk!
I have this quote that says; "A WORLD WITHOUT PREJUDICE IS NOT FEASIBLE"
There would alwAys be disagreements, the sentiments but our problem in Nigeria and Africa is thAt we are too divided.. There's high level of individuality and it can't make us tall in 2baba's words... Amazing message from MI Abaga but we need practical solutions.. I think a good number of us understand this issue already...
CPA d'Great practical solution!!!
Very thought provoking. What if we all get our PVCs, vote note according to religious lines, tribal lines nor party lines. What if we employ people into jobs because they deserve it regardless of tribe nor religion. What if we all stand together and unite for all criminals to be prosecuted by law regardless of whether they are affiliated with us through tribe or religion. What if?
M.I Abaga is Brilliant. Thank you for sharing.....
This guy is something else. He is a G.O.A.T
I love this man so much. A genius!
MI Abaga, I respect your intellect
This is so brilliant. Totally worth my time
Wow. So Impressed.
Great Talk M.I. ... Thought Provoking!
Very powerful & Insightful presentation of The Power of One. I was wandering how the Presenter "MI" would wrap up his presentation, but he nailed it in the end... Well done
He made a lot of sense. I like
I've always known u as a smart artist, I'll like how you used d music industry as an analogy, we would do better as a country if we worked together! I hope u find your wife soon, obrigado!!
It's time we start seeing a bigger picture..than our primodial sentiments..thank u MI
this is shear genuis MI..... i'm grateful for this inspiration
Mi abaga is one of the best dude out of Africa
Wow! What if we work as one? We will be undefeated!!!
That's why we all have to come together and get our shii together. The old cargos in African politics have nothing to bring to the table anymore. Only if we all would be able to come together and work as one to move our nation forward. If everybody keeps believing that the next man's problem is none of his business, the entire population suffers
M.I is more than a national treasure. Our next president jare
The lack of vertical growth is socio cultural and largely economic as well. It happens across a lot of areas. Once money and some level of fame (short term illusion of power) it create division because in our current cultural Silo mentality situation we we can only get so far. Pressures little is passed onto the next up and coming generation (who might be confused into believing they are better than most those that came before them. But fame is short lived. The fact that you set up your own label does not mean you can negotiate contracts properly and or get endorsements. Another growth area will be voice overs or songs on computer games.
Thank you M.I. You're a light, and a true inspiration.
I have been learning the psychology and philosophy of the human mind for awhile now and this has been very inspirational. Like M. I. I travel a lot but my favourite destination is Asia just because they so similar to us but somehow they doing much better and this explains a lot. UNITY is a strength. Like they say united we stand, divided we fall. We have to think beyond overselve to get to the next level. There is no other way.
Brilliant presentation
Great speech! We can do much more together than we can do apart.
I must confess I’m impressed by this Mr Abaga good job. I hope others in the industry see things the same way.
I can’t believe I watched this video till the end.
Just another Nigerian brother to be proud of
musician with brains
MR INCREDIBLE!!
This guy is gifted