Ruger Cries Out as Mother Pressures Him to Find a Serious Girlfriend Before December
Nigerian singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has publicly appealed to single ladies, saying he’s under serious pressure from his mother to find a serious girlfriend. In a humorous but revealing message shared on his Snapchat, the ‘Bae Bae’ crooner said his mum had given him a deadline of December to bring home a potential partner—or risk being matched with someone of her choosing.
Ruger didn’t hold back as he jokingly warned that if no one steps forward soon, he may be placed on a “distress sale” by the end of the year. He wrote, “My mama don give me December as deadline. If I no bring one serious girl come house, she go arrange one for me. Ladies, pls send in application. If not, I will be on distress sale by December.”
This light-hearted cry for help comes as Ruger continues to deal with professional hurdles. The artist recently opened up about the challenges he faced after parting ways with his former record label, Jonzing World. Speaking on the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, Ruger revealed that many people in the industry turned their backs on him, assuming his career was over.
He explained how fans “cancelled” him and colleagues avoided collaborating with him due to the stigma attached to leaving a label in Nigeria. “Not everybody were willing to help me because the public sentiment once you leave a label in Nigeria is that you are ungrateful. Many people don’t want to associate with that person, even those in the same industry,” he said.
Ruger admitted that these experiences left him feeling isolated but determined to continue forging his own path. While he remains focused on rebuilding his career, his mother’s deadline has added a humorous layer of pressure on his personal life.
Fans have reacted with laughter and sympathy, with many expressing their support and volunteering as potential candidates. Others praised Ruger for his openness and the relatable tension between modern dating and family expectations.
As December draws closer, only time will tell whether Ruger finds his “serious girl” or ends up being part of a matchmaking arrangement led by his mum.
