Unlike Afrobeat, hip-hop genre of music is unsaturated with talents in Nigeria. The few artistes who brought the rap game to light in the country appear to be bowing out. But Aduba Ikenna Stanley, fondly known as 2Min Ime, is leading the generation of new rappers taking over.
Aduba Ikenna Stanley, a young and burgeoning songwriter, is skillful in intelligently weaving words to convey his messages. His imposing deep and full voice reminds that he is a departure from the norm of rappers who are gifted in rap but are found wanting in the true hip-hop lifestyle. The act is a thorough breed loyal to his music classification. His hard core lyrics pierce the soul more than the sharpest objects.
Aduba Ikenna Stanley is as fascinating as a rapper as his pre-fame history. He has always had passion for hardcore music, which suspectedly formed his nudge for everything about it. He studied law at the reputable Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra state. The fact tells how much a man would give up what others term as noble, to pursue what he deemed as more satisfying and fulfilling.
As gruelling as studying law could be,
Aduba Ikenna Stanley found time to write lyrics and make music as a student in the university. Music was his life, and choosing a new career was as easy as Sunday morning for him. Though he has been in the industry for just over a decade, the devotion has always been a life-long thing. It all started in 2012, when he dropped his debut single, “Disturbance”, on May 5.
Aduba Ikenna Stanley followed up his first single with “Bamboo”, in which he featured ‘Ymc’ and premium mouth organist (Thiotee). His second single further registered his music and identity in the minds of many in the industry.
On August 1, 2018, 2Min Ime released another single, “Imam”, with an official video to it. The track stressed how well he had matured as a rap artiste in the music industry, though young. It was when Aduba Ikenna Stanley began to unreservedly unleash his identity into his work. In late 2019, he dropped “Senior Man”, before “Banana Juice” followed it up in September 2021.
In arguably his biggest and latest project, “Dispatch Rider”, Aduba Ikenna Stanley completely uncorked himself in a manner that allowed him bears his mind on his personality, ideologies and fantasies about his personal life. The performer infused several occurrences to create the perfect songs for his fans in Nigeria and across the atlantic. Above all, the rising rap star is geared to create an extensive niche for himself in the industry with his latest release.
