Ruggedman launched himself into the mainstream with a song that is still considered the greatest controversial song of all times. The track is titled 'Ehen pt 1' and featured Nomoreloss.

Followed by the establishment of his clothingline called Twentieth September Wear (TSW) named after his birthday.

Since then he has performed alongside international acts like KC & Jojo, Guru, Sean Paul, Wyclef Jean, Akon, Wayne Wonder, Ja Rule, Kevin Little, Maxie Priest, Kanye West, LL.Cool J, T.Pain, Nas, Nelly and so many more. He has also performed in London, South Africa, Ghana, Germany. Wales, etc.

Ruggedman is the most featured rapper in Nigeria -- featured in over 250 tracks. He has award winning albums to his credit all under RuggedRecords.

ALBUMS

1. Thy Album Come (2004)

2. Ruggedy Baba (2007)

3. Untouchable (2010)

4. Money Making Music (Collaboration Album with Mbryo his artist)

Ruggedman has hosted the prestigious NB Plc sponsored Star Quest Reality Tv Talent Show (2009, 2010 & 2011). Also anchored MTN Project Fame Official Press Media Launch in 2008 & 2009; 2 years and running.

Ruggedman has featured/worked with many top Nigerian and international artists on his albums from; Tuface Idibia, P'Square, 9ice, Flavour, Josh (from The Tatu Clan of Congo), MI, Ice Prince, JJC Skillz, Jamaican Stylo G, Niyola, George Nathaniel, Morell, Da Grin (RIP), and Chinaydu.

AWARDS

In 2003 (FAME Awards), Ruggedman won Best New Artist, 2003 Award For Musical Excellence (AMEN) AWARDS

1. Best New Artist

2. Best Solo Performance

3. Best Rap Video, and

4. Artist of the year.

2004

Nigerian Entertainment Awards

- Best Solo Performance.

AMEN Awards

- Best Solo Performance.

2005

KORA All African Awards Nominee

- Best Male Artist West Africa

2006

NIGERIA MUSIC AWARD

- Hip Hop Artist of the year held in London.

2008

Hip Hop World Awards

- Best rap album

Nigerian Music Award

- Best Rap Artist

Nigeria Music Video Award winner

- Best Indiginous Video concept.

2009

KORA All Africa Music Award

Best Hip Hop Act (Nominated)

University of Ibadan Award

- Nigerian Rap King

(Ruggedman is the 1st Nigerian artist to get an award named after him)

2011

Nigerian Entertainment Awards

- Best Rap Album (Nominee)

New York

2012

Nigerian Music Video Awards

-Best Mainstrem HipVideo (Nominee)

2013

Nigerian Entertainment Awards New York

-Best Rap Act Of The Year (Nominee)

...and many others from tertiary institutions and organisations.