The Chairman (M.I album)

M.I spent two years recording the album. He describes the album as a collaborative project due to the number of music personnel who contributed to it. The album features collaborations with producers and guest artists such as 2face Idibia, Wizkid, Seyi Shay, Ice Prince, Olamide, Phyno, Reminisce, Oritse Femi, Patoranking, Reinhard, Runtown, Sarkodie, Nosa, Beenie Man, Koker, Moti Cakes, Wilson Alao, Sound Sultan, Emmy Ace, Sammy Gyang, Chigul, Milli, Frank Edwards, Nanya, G-Plus, Morell, Loose Kaynon, Pheelz, Debbie, DJ Lambo, Sarz, Stormrex, L-37, VSTOL, and I.J. Its production began in 2012 and continued through the third quarter of 2014. M.I worked with several collaborators while enlisting new producers. Much of The Chairman tells the story of the rapper's journey into limelight. According to M.I's team, the album sold 30,000 copies in pre-order sales.{{cite web|last1=Showemimo|first1=Dayo|title=M.I’s unreleased album sells 30,000 copies|url=https://thenet.ng/m-is-unreleased-album-sells-30000-copies/|publisher=Nigerian Entertainment Today|access-date=30 October 2014|date=24 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028080824/http://thenet.ng/2014/10/m-is-unreleased-album-sells-30000-copies|archive-date=28 October 2014|url-status=live}}

The Chairman was initially slated for release in June 2013, but was postponed due to the rapper partaking in other business ventures. In an interview with Sunrise Daily in 2014, M.I said Jesse Jagz's departure from Chocolate City also delayed the album.{{cite web|last1=Eze|first1=Chidinma|title=Jesse Jagz leaving Chocolate City affected me – M.I Abaga|url=http://dailypost.ng/2014/10/13/jesse-jagz-leaving-chocolate-city-affected-m-abaga/|publisher=Daily Post Newspaper|accessdate=1 November 2014|date=13 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101214719/http://dailypost.ng/2014/10/13/jesse-jagz-leaving-chocolate-city-affected-m-abaga/|archive-date=1 November 2014|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last1=Oogbodo|first1=Oseyiza|title=AIRWAVES LINK: MI states intent with Chairman|url=http://nationalmirroronline.net/new/airwaves-link-mi-states-intent-with-chairman/|publisher=National Mirror|accessdate=1 November 2014|format=23 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101212836/http://nationalmirroronline.net/new/airwaves-link-mi-states-intent-with-chairman/|archive-date=1 November 2014|url-status=usurped}} In another interview with Leadership newspaper, he said he was inspired to name the album The Chairman after hearing people address him as such.{{cite web|title=Nigeria: M.I Abaga the Chairman – His Burning Desire for Greatness|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201311150321.html|website=allAfrica.com|publisher=Leadership|accessdate=1 November 2014|date=15 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101214603/http://allafrica.com/stories/201311150321.html|archive-date=1 November 2014|url-status=live}} The album comprises seventeen tracks and every track, excluding "The Middle", has an opposite. On October 22, 2014, the album was made available for pre order.{{cite web|title=MI Abaga’s "Chairman Album" available for Pre-order Now! #ChairmanSeason #IMMI #ChairmanAlbum|url=http://miabaga.com/mi-abagas-chairman-album-available-for-pre-order-now-chairmanseason-immi-chairmanalbum/|publisher=MADC|accessdate=1 November 2014|date=22 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101212119/http://miabaga.com/mi-abagas-chairman-album-available-for-pre-order-now-chairmanseason-immi-chairmanalbum/|archive-date=1 November 2014|url-status=live}} Seven days later, its official cover art and track list were released.{{cite web|last1=Opeoluwani|first1=Akintayo|title=.I's 'Chairman' Album Out!|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.ng/article/mis-chairman-album-out|publisher=Daily Times of Nigeria|accessdate=1 November 2014|date=30 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101220054/http://www.dailytimes.com.ng/article/mis-chairman-album-out|archive-date=1 November 2014|url-status=live}} M.I held a listening party for the album at an Industry Nite event on the same day. He performed with Jesse Jagz and dedicated the track "Brother" to him.{{cite web|title=Has MI Abaga Outdone Himself With His Latest ‘Chairman’ Album?|url=http://www.fuse.com.ng/2014/10/30/mi-abaga-outdone-latest-chairman-album/|publisher=Fuse|accessdate=1 November 2014|date=30 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031054743/http://www.fuse.com.ng/2014/10/30/mi-abaga-outdone-latest-chairman-album/|archive-date=31 October 2014|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Exclusive Pictures: From M.I ‘s Chairman Album Release Industry Nite|url=http://lobatanafrica.com/exclusive-pictures-m-s-chairman-album-release-industry-nite/|publisher=Lobatan|accessdate=1 November 2014|date=30 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101211007/http://lobatanafrica.com/exclusive-pictures-m-s-chairman-album-release-industry-nite/|archive-date=1 November 2014|url-status=live}}

The Chairman was supported by two promotional singles. The first promotional single, "Chairman", was released on March 19, 2013. Jointly produced by E.Kelly, Chopstix and M.I, the song was initially announced as the album's lead single. "Chairman" was launched via a Google Plus hangout, which was live-streamed on Google Plus and YouTube.{{cite web|title=MI returns with ‘Chairman’|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/new/mi-returns-with-chairman/|publisher=The Nation|accessdate=1 November 2014|date=23 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101205741/http://thenationonlineng.net/new/mi-returns-with-chairman/|archive-date=1 November 2014|url-status=live}} Its accompanying music video was filmed in Los Angeles and uploaded to YouTube on May 13, 2013.{{cite web|title=M.I Drops ‘Chairman’ Video|url=http://www.channelstv.com/2013/05/13/m-i-drops-chairman-video/|publisher=Channels TV|accessdate=1 November 2014|date=13 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101234719/http://www.channelstv.com/2013/05/13/m-i-drops-chairman-video/|archive-date=1 November 2014|url-status=live}} According to the website Saturday Beats, M.I spent ₦10 million on the video shoot.{{cite web|last1=Olonilua|first1=Ademola|title=Olamide and MI’s N10m chairman song|url=http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/saturday-beats/olamide-and-mis-n10m-chairman-song/|publisher=Punch|accessdate=1 November 2014|date=25 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101214753/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/saturday-beats/olamide-and-mis-n10m-chairman-song/|archive-date=1 November 2014|url-status=live}} The second promotional single, "King James", was released on August 21, 2014.{{cite web|title=M.I Abaga – King James / Lyric VIDEO|url=http://notjustok.com/2014/08/21/m-i-abaga-king-james-lyric-video/|publisher=NotjustOk|accessdate=27 September 2014|date=21 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924101606/http://notjustok.com/2014/08/21/m-i-abaga-king-james-lyric-video/|archive-date=24 September 2014|url-status=live}} M.I describes the song as a non-profit project designed to create awareness and inspire social change. "King James" received generally mixed reviews from music critics.{{cite web|last1=Akan|first1=Joey|title=M.I's 'King James' Not On Upcoming Album|url=http://pulse.ng/music/pulse-exclusive-m-is-king-james-not-on-upcoming-album-id3074031.html|publisher=Pulse|accessdate=27 September 2014|date=23 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140825193112/http://pulse.ng/music/pulse-exclusive-m-is-king-james-not-on-upcoming-album-id3074031.html|archive-date=25 August 2014|url-status=live}}

"Bad Belle" was released as the album's lead single on December 4, 2014. Its music video was directed by Mex and features cameo appearances from Basketmouth, Mode 9, Sound Sultan, Yung6ix and Show Dem Camp, among others.{{cite web|title=New Video: M.I Abaga featuring Moti Cakes – Bad Belle|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2014/12/04/new-video-m-i-abaga-bad-belle/|publisher=Bellanaija|accessdate=7 February 2015|date=4 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207152205/http://www.bellanaija.com/2014/12/04/new-video-m-i-abaga-bad-belle/|archive-date=7 February 2015|url-status=live}} The album's second single, "Monkey", was released on March 26, 2015. Its accompanying music video was self-directed by M.I.{{cite web | url=http://notjustok.com/2015/03/26/video-mi-abaga-monkey-ft-chigurl/ | title=VIDEO: MI Abaga – Monkey ft. Chigurl | publisher=NotJustOk | date=26 March 2015 | accessdate=7 May 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604104228/http://notjustok.com/2015/03/26/video-mi-abaga-monkey-ft-chigurl/ | archive-date=4 June 2016 | url-status=live }} "Bullion Van" was released as the album's third single. Its official music video was directed by Mex.{{cite web | url=http://expressng.com/2015/08/bullion-van-hot-music-video-by-m-i-feat-runtown-phyno-and-stormrex/ | title=Bullion Van: Hot Music Video By M.I feat. Runtown, Phyno And Stormrex | publisher=Express Nigeria | date=26 August 2015 | accessdate=7 May 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609210615/http://expressng.com/2015/08/bullion-van-hot-music-video-by-m-i-feat-runtown-phyno-and-stormrex/ | archive-date=9 June 2016 | url-status=live }} Kemi Adetiba recorded an unreleased music video for the song at Koga Studios.{{cite web|last1=Akan|first1=Joey|title=Rapper shoots video for 'Bullion van' with Phyno, Runtown, Stormrex|url=http://pulse.ng/music/m-i-abaga-rapper-shoots-video-for-bullion-van-with-phyno-runtown-stormrex-id3433879.html|publisher=Pulse.ng|accessdate=7 February 2015|date=26 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150128003645/http://pulse.ng/music/m-i-abaga-rapper-shoots-video-for-bullion-van-with-phyno-runtown-stormrex-id3433879.html|archive-date=28 January 2015|url-status=live}}

The Chairman encompasses several layers of M.I's autobiography. On the album's opener "The Beginning/Nobody", M.I plays the role of a crazy teacher with his voice. In the Chigul-assisted track "Monkey", he raps with a gospel flow over a highlife instrumental. In "Human Being", he reminds listeners that celebrity is not all its hyped up to be. In "Rich", M.I narrates his grass to grace story and in "Brother", he enlists Nosa to help him depict the cracks at Chocolate City. "Shekpe" is a song that celebrates street life and low-cost highs. In "Enemies", M.I and Patoranking tell listeners that the world of celebrity is a land filled with haters. "Yours" is an ode to his core fans who supported him from day one. On the album's closing track, "The End/The Chairman", M.I tells listeners that the real chairman is God.

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The Chairman received generally positive reviews from music critics. Toni Kan of Thisday newspaper called the album a "chockfull of hits" and characterized it as an "autobiography and memoir, manual and manifesto, pure fiction and drama, as well as poetry on an epic scale."{{cite web|last1=Kan|first1=Toni|title=‘M.I’s new album is an incredible delight’- Toni Kan|url=https://thenet.ng/m-is-new-album-is-an-incredible-delight-toni-kan/|publisher=Nigerian Entertainment Today|access-date=31 October 2014|date=26 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141029031031/http://thenet.ng/2014/10/m-is-new-album-is-an-incredible-delight-toni-kan|archive-date=29 October 2014|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=M.I (JUDE ABAGA) Taking the Music Industry by Storm|url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/m-i-jude-abaga-taking-the-music-industry-by-storm/192223/|publisher=This Day|accessdate=1 November 2014|date=26 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101213352/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/m-i-jude-abaga-taking-the-music-industry-by-storm/192223/|archive-date=1 November 2014|url-status=live}} Lobatan{{'}}s Oscar Okeke gave the album an A rating, noting it "sounds like the result of an extended period of anxiety, overweighing thoughts, pressure, and other deep seated emotions that can only manifest through music."{{cite web|last1=Okeke|first1=Oscar|title=The mind of a bully VS the heart of a mere human: MI’s Chairman album review|url=http://lobatanafrica.com/mind-bully-vs-heart-mere-human-mis-chairman-album-review-2/|publisher=Lobatan|accessdate=4 November 2014|date=3 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141104074649/http://lobatanafrica.com/mind-bully-vs-heart-mere-human-mis-chairman-album-review-2/|archive-date=4 November 2014|url-status=live}} Writing for Pulse Nigeria, Ayomide Tayo awarded the album 4 stars out of 5, calling it "an inspiring, entertaining and a brilliant body of work from a master who has regained his magical touch."{{cite web|last1=Tayo|first1=Ayomide|title=M.I Abaga – The Chairman|url=http://pulse.ng/music/pulse-album-review-m-i-abaga-the-chairman-id3242571.html|publisher=Pulse|accessdate=7 November 2014|date=3 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141107144445/http://pulse.ng/music/pulse-album-review-m-i-abaga-the-chairman-id3242571.html|archive-date=7 November 2014|url-status=live}}

Dayo Showemimo of Nigerian Entertainment Today granted the album 4 stars out of 5, describing it as "legendary" and commending its production and technical detail.{{cite web|last1=Showemimo|first1=Dayo|title=M.I’s ‘The Chairman’ is a product of technical and creative perfection|url=https://thenet.ng/m-is-the-chairman-is-a-product-of-technical-and-creative-perfection/|publisher=Nigerian Entertainment Today|access-date=7 November 2014|date=6 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109034817/http://thenet.ng/2014/11/m-is-the-chairman-is-a-product-of-technical-and-creative-perfection/|archive-date=9 November 2014|url-status=live}} The Breaking Times rated the album 7 out of 10, saying he "hasn't lost much (in terms of song crafting and ear for beats), and therefore, has nothing to prove to naysayers".{{cite web|title=ALBUM REVIEW: THE CHAIRMAN – M.I. ABAGA|url=http://www.thebreakingtimes.com/album-review-chairman-m-abaga/|publisher=The Breaking Times|accessdate=4 February 2017|date=11 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205100111/http://www.thebreakingtimes.com/album-review-chairman-m-abaga/|archive-date=5 February 2017|url-status=live}} Reviewing for NotJustOk, Tola Sarumi rated the record 6.5 out of 10, concluding it has something for everyone.{{cite web|author1=Tola Sarumi|title=Album Review: M.I Abaga – The Chairman|url=http://notjustok.com/2014/11/05/album-review-m-abaga-chairman/|publisher=NotJustOk|accessdate=4 February 2017|date=5 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205181251/http://notjustok.com/2014/11/05/album-review-m-abaga-chairman/|archive-date=5 February 2017|url-status=live}} YNaija{{'}}s Wilfred Okiche believes the album's defining experience came from its subtle songs.{{cite web|author1=Wilfred Okiche|title=ALBUM REVIEW: THE TROUBLE WITH MI’S THE CHAIRMAN|url=https://ynaija.com/album-review-the-trouble-with-mis-the-chairman/|publisher=YNaija|accessdate=4 February 2017|date=22 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205102108/https://ynaija.com/album-review-the-trouble-with-mis-the-chairman/|archive-date=5 February 2017|url-status=live}} Henry Igwe, another YNaija contributor, said the lyrics and production on "Human Being" are nonpareil, when compared to "Shekpe" or "Bullion Van".{{cite web|author1=Henry Igwe|title=ALBUM REVIEW: ‘THE CHAIRMAN’ BY MI ABAGA – PERFECT MONIKER OR A MISNOMER?|url=http://ynaija.com/album-review-the-chairman-by-mi-abaga-perfect-moniker-or-a-misnomer/|publisher=YNaija|accessdate=4 February 2017|date=10 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205100122/http://ynaija.com/album-review-the-chairman-by-mi-abaga-perfect-moniker-or-a-misnomer/|archive-date=5 February 2017|url-status=live}}

In a less enthusiastic review, Jim Donnett of TooXclusive gave the album 2.5 stars out of 5, criticizing M.I's solo abilities and decision to feature 26 artists.{{cite web|author1=Jim Donnett|title=ALBUM REVIEW: M.I – The Chairman|url=http://tooxclusive.com/artist-album-reviews/album-review-m-chairman/|publisher=TooXclusive|accessdate=4 February 2017|date=5 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205101027/http://tooxclusive.com/artist-album-reviews/album-review-m-chairman/|archive-date=5 February 2017|url-status=live}} The Chairman won Best Rap Album and was nominated for Album of the Year at The Headies 2015.{{cite news|url=http://www.36ng.com.ng/2015/09/30/the-headies-awards-2015-full-nominees-list/|title=The Headies Awards 2015– Full Nominees List|publisher=36NG|last=Adeleke|first=Shayo|date=30 September 2015|accessdate=22 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121091847/http://www.36ng.com.ng/2015/09/30/the-headies-awards-2015-full-nominees-list/|archive-date=21 January 2016|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://www.leadership.ng/entertainment/489430/olamide-timi-dakolo-ycee-win-big-headies-2015|title=Olamide, Timi Dakolo, YCee Win Big At HEADIES 2015|work=Leadership Newspaper|last=Abulude|first=Samuel|date=6 January 2016|accessdate=23 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129081859/http://www.leadership.ng/entertainment/489430/olamide-timi-dakolo-ycee-win-big-headies-2015|archive-date=29 January 2016|url-status=live}}

{{Track listing

| collapsed =

| headline = The Chairman

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| total_length = 75:00

| title1 = The Beginning/Nobody

| note1 =

| writer1 = Jude Abaga

| extra1 = Abaga

| length1 = 3:13

| title2 = Monkey

| note2 = featuring Chigul

| writer2 = Abaga

| extra2 = {{flatlist|

• Abaga
• Reinhard{{ref|a|[a]}}
• L37{{ref|a|[a]}} }}

| length2 = 4:13

| title3 = Rich

| note3 = featuring Koker

| writer3 = {{flatlist|

• Abaga
• Koker
• L37 }}

| extra3 = {{flatlist|

• Sarz
• L37{{ref|a|[a]}}
• Sammy Gyang{{ref|a|[a]}}
• Abaga{{ref|a|[a]}} }}

| length3 = 3:34

| title4 = Mine

| note4 = featuring Wizkid

| writer4 = {{flatlist|

• Abaga
• Ayodeji Balogun
• Ugo}}

| extra4 = {{flatlist|

• Abaga
• L37{{ref|a|[a]}}
• Reinhard{{ref|a|[a]}} }}

| length4 = 3:57

| title5 = Shekpe

| note5 = featuring Reminisce

| writer5 = {{flatlist|

• Abaga
• Remilekun Safaru }}

| extra5 = {{flatlist|

• Sarz
• Abaga{{ref|b|[b]}}
• Reinhard{{ref|b|[b]}} }}

| length5 = 3:48

| title6 = Bad Belle

| note6 = featuring Moti Cakes

| writer6 = {{flatlist|

• Abaga
• Motolani Awokoya }}

| extra6 = Reinhard

| length6 = 3:12

| title7 = Wheel Barrow

| note7 = featuring Emmy Ace and Beenie Man

| writer7 = {{flatlist|

• Abaga
• Anthony Davis }}

| extra7 = {{flatlist|

• Sarz
• MI Abaga{{ref|a|[a]}}
• L37{{ref|a|[a]}}
• Reinhard{{ref|a|[a]}} }}

| length7 = 4:45

| title8 = Brother

| note8 = featuring Nosa and Milli

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• Abaga
• Nosa Omoregie
• Milli Nasir
• Erica }}

| extra8 = {{flatlist|

• Reinhard
• L37{{ref|b|[b]}}}}

| length8 = 3:54

| title9 = The Middle

| note9 = featuring Olamide and I.J

| writer9 = {{flatlist|

• Abaga
• Olamide Adedeji
• L37
• Will}}

| extra9 = {{flatlist|

• Abaga
• L37{{ref|a|[a]}}
• Reinhard{{ref|a|[a]}} }}

| length9 = 4:10

| title10 = Enemies

| note10 = featuring Patoranking

| writer10 = {{flatlist|

• Abaga
• Patrick Okorie }}

| extra10 = {{flatlist|

• MI Abaga
• L37{{ref|a|[a]}} }}

| length10 = 5:15

| title11 = Bullion Van

| note11 = featuring Phyno, Runtown and Stormrex

| writer11 = {{flatlist|

• Abaga
• Azubuike Nelson
• Douglas Jack-Agu
• L37
• Stormrex }}

| extra11 = L37

| length11 = 4:35

| title12 = Always Love

| note12 = featuring Seyi Shay

| writer12 = {{flatlist|

• Abaga
• Deborah Joshua }}

| extra12 = {{flatlist|

• Abaga
• L37{{ref|a|[a]}}
• Reinhard{{ref|a|[a]}} }}

| length12 = 4:28

| title13 = Millionaira Champagne

| note13 = featuring Ice Prince, Sarkodie and DJ Lambo

| writer13 = {{flatlist|

• Abaga
• Michael Addo
• Panshak Zamani }}

| extra13 = {{flatlist|

• Abaga
• L37{{ref|a|[a]}}
• Reinhard{{ref|a|[a]}} }}

| length13 = 5:57

| title14 = Yours

| note14 = featuring Milli and Debbie

| writer14 = {{flatlist|

• Abaga
• Nasir }}

| extra14 = L37

| length14 = 5:23

| title15 = Beg

| note15 = featuring Morell and Loose Kaynon

| writer15 = {{flatlist|

• Abaga
• Morell
• Loose Kaynon }}

| extra15 = {{flatlist|

• Abaga
• Reinhard{{ref|b|[b]}} }}

| length15 = 3:50

| title16 = Human Being

| note16 = featuring 2face Idibia and Sound Sultan

| writer16 = {{flatlist|

• Abaga
• Innocent Idibia
• Sound Sultan }}

| extra16 = {{flatlist|

• Pheelz
• Abaga{{ref|a|[a]}} }}

| length16 = 5:49

| title17 = The End/The Chairman

| note17 = featuring Oritse Femi, Frank Edwards and Nanya

| writer17 = {{flatlist|

• Abaga
• Tosin Martins
• Oritsefemi Ekele
• Frank Edwards }}

| extra17 = {{flatlist|

• Abaga
• VSTOL{{ref|a|[a]}}
• Frank Edwards{{ref|a|[a]}} }}

| length17 = 5:57

}}

Notes

• ^{{{note|a|[a]}}} signifies a co-producer
• ^{{{note|b|[b]}}} signifies an additional producer
• "Monkey" and "Bad Belle" contain additional vocals by Milli
• The skit performed on "Enemies" was done by Erica
• "Bullion Van" contains additional vocals by L37 and T-Soul
• "Millionaira Champagne" contains additional vocals by Reinhard
• "The End/The Chairman" contains additional vocals by Jade Abaga

Credits adapted from M.I's website.{{cite web|title=The Chairman – Complete list of album credits #ChairmanAlbum|url=http://miabaga.com/the-chairman-complete-list-of-album-credits-chairmanalbum/|publisher=MADC|accessdate=11 November 2014|date=10 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111213445/http://miabaga.com/the-chairman-complete-list-of-album-credits-chairmanalbum/|archive-date=11 November 2014|url-status=live}}

{{Div col|colwidth=25em}}

• Jude Abaga – primary artist, executive producer, production, writing, mixing
• Yahaya Maikori – executive producer
• Audu Maikori – executive producer
• Paul Okeugo – executive producer
• Innocent Idibia – performer
• Ayodeji Balogun – performer
• Deborah Joshua – performer
• Panshak Zamani – performer
• Olamide Adedeji – performer
• Azubuike Nelson – performer
• Remilekun Safaru – performer
• Oritsefemi Ekele – performer
• Patrick Okorie – performer
• Douglas Jack-Agu – performer
• Michael Addo – performer
• Nosa Omoregie – performer
• Anthony Davis – performer
• Sound Sultan – performer
• Koker – performer
• Moti Cakes – performer
• Morell – performer
• Loose Kaynon – performer
• Debbie – performer
• Stormrex – performer
• Ugo – performer
• Milli – additional vocals, performer
• Frank Edwards – performer, production
• I.J – performer
• Nanya – performer
• Chioma Omeruah – performer
• Emmy Ace – performer
• Jumar – performer
• DJ Lambo – performer
• Jade Abaga – additional vocals
• T-Soul – additional vocals
• Reinhard – production, additional production, additional vocals
• Sarz – production
• Pheelz – production
• Sammy Gyang – production, additional production
• L-37 – production, additional production, additional vocals, mixing
• VSTOL – production
• G-Plus – production, mixing
• Wilson Alao – mixing
• Erica – skit performer
• August Udoh – photography
• Blackchild – album design
• Tunde Ahmed – album design

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