M.I Abaga on regret, marriage, and reinvention

Hey Afropolitan Fam

It’s finally here.
The Afropolitan Podcast just dropped its first episode—and we couldn’t think of a better way to begin than with M.I Abaga.

You’ve seen the headlines. You know the lyrics.
But in this conversation, we went somewhere different.

We talked about:

• Walking away from fame to find freedom

• The personal cost of being “African rapper number one”

• Why turning 40 forced him to reimagine his entire identity

• The tension between marriage and legacy

• His biggest career regret—and why it still lingers

This isn’t your typical interview.
It’s honest. Vulnerable. And surprisingly human.

If you’ve ever felt like you were outgrowing who you used to be, this one’s for you.

Watch the full episode now:

And if it hits you like it hit us, send it to someone who needs it.
We’re just getting started.

xo,
Chika Uwazie
Co-host, Afropolitan Podcast

P.S. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss what’s coming next,