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Magnito | |
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| Birth name | Mohammed Adamu |
| Also known as | Freshout |
| Born | Benue State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Hiphop, Afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Instruments | Keyboard |
| Years active | 2020–present |
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Muhammed Usman Adamu (born 15 September), known professionally as Magnito,[1][2] is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter.[3] He rose to prominence in 2017 with his single "If I Get Money Ehn," In 2025 he was nominated for The Headies awards for Best Rap Single[4][5]
Early life
.Muhammed Usman Adamu was born on September 15, 1993,[6] in Abuja, Nigeria, to a family of Idoma heritage from Benue State.[7][8] He was raised in a Muslim household.[9] He attended the University of Jos in Plateau State, where he studied Business Management. After completing his education, he moved to Lagos to pursue a career in music. Adamu began rapping during his late teenage years.[10]
Career
Magnito developed an interest in rap music while studying at the University,[11] where he began performing informally with friends and participating in local rap sessions. In interview with Chinenye Ugonna of Premium Times, Magnito said he formed a rap group called the Mic Checkers alongside a fellow student. He grew up listening to Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes, 2Pac, and The Notorious B.I.G, He recorded first song "Tele Mi", which he financed after selling some personal belongings to pay for studio session. After graduating, Magnito moved from Abuja to Lagos to pursue music professionally.[10]
Magnito later signed with Big E Music, a Port Harcourt-based record label owned by Eddie Winebar.[10] Early in his career, he released singles including "Kaka" and "Medicine Girl".[12] He also collaborated with artists such as Goldie Harvey, Duncan Mighty, Durella, Rayce, Phyno, and Timaya.[10]
In 2016, Magnito gained wider recognition with the release of the single "If I Get Money", which received significant airplay in Nigeria. A remix version of the song was later released featuring Patoranking.[13] In 2019, he released a single titled "Genevieve" featuring Duncan Mighty.[14]
In May 2020, Magnito released the single "Edo Boys" featuring singer Ninety6.[15] In October 2020, during the nationwide #EndSARSprotests against police brutality in Nigeria, he released an awareness video addressing the movement. The video featured former Big Brother Naija contestants Ike Onyema and Sir Dee.[16] On October 24, 2020, Magnito released the five-track extended play Bars and Lamba, which featured guest appearances from Umu Obiligbo, Zlatan, and Ninety6.[17]
Magnito released the Palesa EP in 2022 as a short-form project. The project continued his use of storytelling within music.[18] During the same period, he released a series of standalone singles rather than a single album project. These included "Magiwood", featuring comedian Bovi,[19] "Phakama", featuring Iyanya and Mimi South.[20] He also released "Major Freshout, Pt. 1".[21]
In 2023, Magnito released the single "Canada", which gained attention on social media and led to the release of several remix versions featuring artists including Olamide, Falz, and Josh2Funny.[22]
On February 12, 2025, his single "Single" was nominated for The Headies awards for Best Rap Single of the year.[23]
Discography
Albums
- "I Am Dodo (2023)"[24]
- "Freshout 01 (2018)"
EP
- "Palesa (2022)"
- "Bars & Lamba (2020)"[25]
Singles
- "No Remorse (2026)"
- "Joanna (2026)"
- "Despite (We Rise Up) (2026)"
- "Odogwu (2025)"
- "Beat Around the Bush (feat. Portable) (2025)"
- "Good People (2025)"
- "Ya Shiga (2025)"
- "Ball Pieces (2025)"
- "Set Up (2025)"
- "Boys (2025)"
- "Cartel (feat. Mark Owi & Masterlee) (2024)"
- "Gen Z (2024)"
- "London (2024)"
- "Lifestyle (feat. Pheelz) (2024)"
- "I Do (2024)"
- "1 Naira (2024)"
- "Canada (2023)"[26]
- "Major Freshout (2023)"
- "E.T.C (2022)"
- "Sanu (2022)"
- "Girl Problem (2022)"
- "Taxi Driver - Part 3 (2022)"
- "Who U (2022)"
- "2022 (2022)"
- Major Freshout - Part 1 (2021)
- My Kinda Wife (2021)
- Phakama (2021)
- Thick Girls (2021)
- Power (2020)
- Philomina - Episode 2 (2020)[27]
- Pandemic (2020)
- Philomina - Episode 1 (2020)
- Edo Boys (2020)
- GOAT (2020)
- Problem (2019)
- Relationships Be Like S2 Ep2 (2019)[28]
- Relationship Be Like S2 Ep1 (2019)
- Pay Back (2019)
- Domestic Violence Freestyle (2019)
- If To Say I Be Girl Ehnn (2019)
- Genevieve (2019)
- Relationship Be Like (2019)
- Adebayo (2019)
- As I Get Money (2018)
- Walatala - Please Delete (2018)
- Meaning Of Love (2018)
- Girls (2017)
- Sikiru (2017)[29]
- Loud (2017)
- As I Get Money Ehn - If I Get Money Ehn Remix (2016)
- If I Get Money Eh (2016)
- Hoha (2016)[30]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Galaxy Music Awards | Best Street Track | Magnito – "Canada" | Nominated | [31] |
| Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated | |||
| Album of the Year | I Am Dodo – Magnito | Nominated | |||
| 2025 | The Headies | Best Rap Single | "Canada" | Nominated | [32] |
References
- ↑ "Rapper Magnito kicks as Oladips releases diss track over Headies snub". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. 6 March 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ "Harrysong, MC Tagwaye, Magnito, Nazboi, Sarkin Dariya, Others To Thrill Abuja As Countdown To 2024 Starts". This Day. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ "Wande Coal, Ruger, Magnito, others to thrill music lovers at the AIT Music Plus Festival". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. 30 March 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ "Here is the full nominations list for the 17th Headies Awards". Pulse Nigeria. 12 February 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ "Magnito kicks as Oladips releases diss track over Headies snub". TheCable. 5 March 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ Akinyemi, Femi (2022-09-15). "Celebrity birthdays: Chimamanda, Prince Harry, Tommy Lee Jones, celebrate today, September 14". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ Kalu, Joseph (2025-06-18). "Magnito Biography, Career, Songs, Album, Girlfriend and Net Worth". GistReel. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ "How fatherhood helped my career Magnito". The Punch. 3 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ "Coming from a strict Muslim home, my parents opposed my musical career". The Nation Newspaper. 2019-05-17. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Ugonna, Chinenye (6 July 2014). "It's my turn to blow Magnito". Premium Times. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ "I'm underrated but won't relent Magnito". The Punch. 26 May 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ "DOWNLOAD: Magnito - "Kaka Remix" ft. Timaya (Leak) | Latest Nigerian Song". 2026-01-27. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ "New Video Magnito As I Get Money Ehn Ft. Patoranking". Soundcity TV. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ "WATCH MAGNITO TEAMS UP WITH DUNCAN MIGHTY ON GENEVIEVE". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 13 March 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ Okundia, Jennifer (May 27, 2020). "Magnito releases 'Edo Boys' featuring Ninety6". Pmnewsnigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2020-10-14). "New Video: Magnito feat. Ike & Sir Dee – End Sars". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ Akintola, Lukmon (2020-10-23). "Magnito Returns With New EP, Bars And Lamba". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ lee, Tommy (2026-02-20). "EP Magnito - Palesa... Lost Tapes EP". Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ "Magnito - Magiwood ft. Bovi". Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ "Magnito - "Phakama" ft. Iyanya, Mimi South » tooXclusive". Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ Major Freshout, Pt. 1 - Single by Magnito on Apple Music, 2021-10-10, retrieved 2026-05-22
- ↑ "Magnito teases 'Canada' remix featuring Olamide". Notjustok. 10 October 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ "Full List Odumodublvck, Ayra Starr, Mohbad jostle for top honours at 2024 Headies Awards". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 12 February 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ "These are the Nigerian albums released so far in 2023". Pulse Nigeria. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ "Magnito Returns With New EP, Bars And Lamba". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ "Magnito joins forces with Olamide for Canada Remix". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 14 October 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ "You Need to Watch These Hilarious Episodes of "Major Magnito"". Bella Nigeria. 14 December 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ "New Video Magnito feat. Pocolee, Yvonne Jegede & Enkay Relationship Be Like Escape". Bella Nigeria. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ "New Music Magnito feat. Tekno Sikiru". Bella Nigeria. 22 February 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ "Magnito HOHA ft Phyno". Pulse Nigeria. 1 June 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ "Galaxy Music Awards 2023: Odumodu Blvck, Burna Boy, Omah Lay, Flavour dominate nominees' list". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 13 November 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ↑ "The 17th Headies Award Winners". The Headies. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
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