Self-acclaimed ‘African rapper number one’,Jude Abaga popularly known as M.I has said he never set out to be a popular rapper as he is a very private person.

In a recent chat, the 37-year-old rapper said he only wanted to be able to feed and take care of his family.

He said:

“As long as I can feed myself, take care of my family and be happy, I’m a very private person. I never wanted to be the most popular,” the ‘One Naira’ singer said.

“Getting older as an artiste, you need to start thinking about things that are more important.

“Though the pressure has been much on me, I’ve never been depressed.

“It’s okay to try and not get it right. It’s okay not to have the best car or watch. It okay if don’t fly private. Don’t put pressure on yourself. Happiness comes first; every other thing should be secondary.”