In a moment that stunned fans and industry insiders alike, Nigerian rap legends Ruggedman and Eedris Abdulkareem officially buried the hatchet on Saturday night, ending a two-decade-long feud that once divided the hip-hop community.
The emotional reconciliation took place at the Voyage Night Club in Lagos on April 26, where both rappers unexpectedly crossed paths. What began as an unplanned encounter quickly turned historic. Witnesses say the tension dissolved into smiles, hugs, and a powerful freestyle collaboration on stage — their first public performance together in over 20 years.
The moment was made possible by industry veteran Big Ezy, who has reportedly been working behind the scenes to reunite the two iconic figures.
“History was made tonight,” said one attendee. “Nobody saw it coming, but the love in the room was undeniable.”
The feud, which began in the early 2000s, was one of the most talked-about rifts in Nigerian music history, symbolizing a major rift during the rise of modern hip-hop in the country. With this reunion, fans are now speculating about a potential collaboration between the rap pioneers.
