On 26 November 2021, he released his second EP, titled The Second Wave, with "Dior" as the lead single, which debuted number 32 on the Top 50 chart, and number 15 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart. Sep 21, 2023 · Ruger has joined NME on a Zoom call to unpack the wide-ranging inspirations behind his recently-released debut album ‘RU The World’, and his quest to push Afrobeats towards a bold new frontier. Jul 29, 2025 · RUGER INTERVIEW: VIPER sat down with Nigerian trailblazer Ruger, the Afro-Dancehall hitmaker whose fearless sound and signature pink hair have taken him from internet curiosity to global phenomenon. Apr 13, 2025 · With BlownBoy Ru, Ruger not only reaffirms his position as a leading figure in Afrobeats, but also signals his ambition to push the genre forward. The album stands as a testament to his artistic evolution, his gift for melody, and his daring sonic experimentation. You’ll get behind-the-scenes footage, personal insights, and exclusive interviews highlighting how Ruger’s unique blend of Afrobeats and dancehall helped him "ru the world" with his sound ... Oct 11, 2023 · We talk to the Nigerian artist about his debut album, RU The World, fusing Afrobeats with dancehall, and bridging cultural gaps. On 26 November 2021, he released his second EP, titled The Second Wave, with "Dior" as the lead single, which debuted number 32 on the Top 50 chart, and number 15 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart. Ruger’s new album BlownBoy Ru blends Afrobeats, dancehall, amapiano, and R&B in a genre-fluid project. MOBO-nominated Nigerian sensation Ruger has released his second studio album BlownBoy Ru, a confident and genre-blending follow-up to 2023’s Ru The World. Oct 11, 2023 · We talk to the Nigerian artist about his debut album, RU The World, fusing Afrobeats with dancehall, and bridging cultural gaps. Ruger’s new album BlownBoy Ru blends Afrobeats, dancehall, amapiano, and R&B in a genre-fluid project. MOBO-nominated Nigerian sensation Ruger has released his second studio album BlownBoy Ru, a confident and genre-blending follow-up to 2023’s Ru The World.